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