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.
Edward Bell Willcox (N.B. Soldiers Died spells it with only one l but all other relevant records available via Ancestry.co.uk spell if with 2)
Forename(s):
Edward Bell
Surname:
Willcox
(N.B. 'Soldiers Died...' spells it with only one 'l' but all other relevant records available via Ancestry.co.uk spell if with 2)
Initial(s):
E B
Service Number:
33097
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 1/5th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
04/09/1918
Aged:
33
Buried:
St. Souplet British Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly 4315, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Born about 1885 at Alnwick, the son of Henry & Annie Willcox.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial