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 Williams
Forename(s):
Thomas
Surname:
Williams
Initial(s):
T
Service Number:
3108
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
16/09/1916
Buried:
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
The UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk) records William's widow & residual legatee as Mrs. Jessie Stocks (presumably, formerly Williams). She was paid £2-17s-2d in 'Credits', on 30 May 1917, & later a War Gratuity amounting to £7-0s-0d.
Local Memorial:
Chillingham Memorial Plaque, St. Peter's Church, Chillingham