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:
42897
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 13th (Service) Battalion
Died:
04/06/1918
Buried:
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension
Service History:
Enlisted at Newburn, Northumberland.
Formerly 2562, Scottish Rifles.
Died of wounds received, at 42nd Casualty Clearing Station, France.
Background:
Born at Rothbury, Northumberland.
Husband of Elizabeth (Watson).
Local Memorial:
Unknown