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 Taylor
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Taylor
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
291002
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
15/09/1916
Aged:
31
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died France & Flanders. According to the UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk) 'Death presumed', which probably means he was first reported missing & his body was never found.
Background:
Son Margaret Taylor of Rock, Alnwick & the late William Taylor.
One of two sons lost: The brothers were killed on the same day, a tragedy for their mother! See, also, Private George Taylor (Regimental service #291005; Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force; Died 15 September 1916).
Husband of Jane Taylor, of Thornington, Mindrum, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Belford War Memorial
(Source: newmp.org.uk)