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.

Thomas Algernon Swan

Forename(s):
Thomas Algernon

Surname:
Swan

Initial(s):
T A

Service Number:
2222

Rank:
Corporal

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

Died:
08/02/1916

Aged:
26

Buried:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Born at Amble, Northumberland, the son of Alexander Swan, of 76, Station Road, North Broomhill, Acklington, Northumberland, & the late Emily Ester Swan.

Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard