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.

Samuel Willcox

Forename(s):
Samuel

Surname:
Willcox

Initial(s):
S

Service Number:
21/1607

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 21st (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Scottish)

Died:
01/07/1916

Aged:
20

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of Ellen & the late Samuel Willcox (a Slater), of Rose Dale Cottage, Alnwick Moor.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial