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.

George Thompson

Forename(s):
George

Surname:
Thompson

Initial(s):
G

Service Number:
7/1539

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
16/09/1915

Aged:
22

Buried:
Chapelle d'Armentières Old Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Wooler, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Longhoughton, Northumberland, the son of Thomas & Annie Thompson, of Plantation House, Wooler.

Local Memorial:
Eglingham Cross (Source: For Eglingham, newmp.org.uk) Wooler War Memorial