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.
William Straughan
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Straughan
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
7418
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Labour Corps, 46th Company
Died:
25/09/1917
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Formerly 34554, Lincolnshire Regiment.
Background:
Born Carham, Northumberland.
Lived at Eglingham, Northumberland at time of enlistment.
Local Memorial:
Eglingham Cross
(Source: newmp.org.uk)