World War 1

Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1

Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.

Robert Stirling

Forename(s):
Robert

Surname:
Stirling

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
290760

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
18/04/1917

Aged:
24

Buried:
Hibers Trench Cemetery, Wancourt

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Only son of Edward & Margaret Jane Stirling, of 25, Sycamore Street, Hirst, Ashington, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Ashington, Memorial Statue, Memorial Garden, Kenilworth Road (Source: newmp.org.uk)