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.

James Calder

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Calder

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
36742

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
East Yorkshire Regiment, 6th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers)

Died:
26/06/1918

Aged:
36

Buried:
Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Formerly 149617, Royal Field Artillery.

Background:
Born at Widdrington, Northumberland, resident at nearby Acklington.

Son of Jane Calder, of 7, Store Row, Widdrington, Morpeth, & the late William Calder.

Local Memorial:
Widdrington, Memorial Cross in Holy Trinity Churchyard (Source: newmp.org.uk)