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.

William Wilson

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Wilson

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
2072

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
15/09/1916

Aged:
19

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of Mrs. Margaret Spiers, of 11, Kiln Hill, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

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