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 Watson
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Watson
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
67543
Rank:
Gunner
Regiment:
Royal Garrison Artillery, 68th Siege Battery
Died:
02/07/1916
Aged:
22
Buried:
Sailly-au-Bois Military Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Belford, Northumberland, the son of William & Elizabeth Ann Watson, of The Hocket, Rennington, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Rennington, All Saints' Church
(Source: newmp.org.uk)