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 William Watson

Forename(s):
Thomas William

Surname:
Watson

Initial(s):
T W

Service Number:
2626

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
24/05/1915

Aged:
18

Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born about 1897, the son of Mary J. Messenger, of 80, Katherine Street, Ashington, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Ashington War Memorial (Source: newmp.org.uk)