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.

John George Waller

Forename(s):
John George

Surname:
Waller

Initial(s):
J G

Service Number:
42380

Rank:
Lance-Corporal

Regiment:
Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment), 1st Battalion

Died:
15/10/1918

Aged:
19

Buried:
Cambrai East Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received (gas wounds).

Background:
Born at Acklington, Northumberland, the son of Sarah Watson (formerly Waller), of 22, Ridley Street, Cramlington & the late George Waller.

Waller's mother was his sole legatee. She received a War Gratuity £5-0s-0d, paid on 23 December 1919 & other earlier payments for 'Effects' amounting to £5-4s-7d.

Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial