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 Henry Wake
Forename(s):
Thomas Henry
Surname:
Wake
Initial(s):
T H
Service Number:
1989
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/04/1915
Aged:
25
Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Bamburgh, the son of Richard & Mary Wake, of The Gatehouse, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland.
One of two sons lost: see, also, Private Wilfred Hereward Wake (Regimental service #1598; Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force). The brothers were killed on the same day as each other.
Local Memorial:
Bamburgh Castle War Memorial
