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.

Frederick William Thorburn

Forename(s):
Frederick William

Surname:
Thorburn

Initial(s):
F W

Service Number:
38557

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 2nd (Home Service) Garrison Battalion, transferred to Labour Corps, 64th Company

Died:
07/09/1917

Aged:
35

Buried:
Bard Cottage Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Formerly 2474, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment).

When attached to the Labour Corps, Thorburn's regimental service # was 206396.

Background:
Born at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Husband of Marjorie Thorborn, of Fenwick Steads, Belford, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Unknown