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.
Robert M Wanless
Forename(s):
Robert M
Surname:
Wanless
Initial(s):
R M
Service Number:
40118
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment), 1st Battalion
Died:
31/07/1917
Aged:
35
Buried:
Aeroplane Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly 29939, Leicestershire Regiment.
Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of Thomas & Eleanor Wanless who occupied the Plough Hotel, Bondgate Without, Alnwick at the time of the 1911 Census. Thomas was the Proprietor & Livery Stable Keeper.
Pre-enlistment occupation: Barman.
The Plough Hotel had 17 rooms & there were three Wanless children: Robert (29); Catherine (18); & Archbold J. (7). In addition, there was a step-son, Albert F. Cairns (17); a step-daughter, Eva Cairns (15); an uncle, James Mole (77); 2 boarders; & 3 servants.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial
Alnwick, Memorial Plaque in former premises of the DukeÂ’s School
(Source: For Duke's School, Dudley George; August 2018)