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.

Richard Swan

Forename(s):
Richard

Surname:
Swan

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
2081

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
15/09/1916

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Angel Statue outside St. Mary's Parish Church (Source: www.newmp.org.uk)