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 Lyall Thompson

Forename(s):
George Lyall

Surname:
Thompson

Initial(s):
G L

Service Number:
27289

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th (Service) Battalion (2nd Hull)

Died:
03/05/1917

Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Formerly 2797, Royal Field Artillery.

Background:
Born & resided at West Bartop (sic), Belford, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Bamburgh Castle War Memorial (Possibly) Lucker, Memorial Cross (Source: For Lucker, newmp.org.uk)