World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
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William Cameron
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Cameron
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
1227
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
14/10/1914
Buried:
St. Andrew's & Jesmond Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Service History:
Soldiers DiedÂ…' records the place of enlistment as Bedford, Bedfordshire. Conceivably, this may have been transcribed incorrectly & Cameron probably enlisted at Belford, Northumberland.
Died while undergoing training for service overseas at Gosforth Park Camp. While crossing the Blyth & Tyne Sections of the N.E.R. between Backworth & Monkseaton Stations, at 10:15 hours on 14 October 1914 Cameron accidentally stumbled, fell onto the electrified rail & was electrocuted.
(Source: www.newmp.org.uk)
Background:
Born on 11 March 1893, at Alnwick, Northumberland, the son of George Cameron.
Pre-war occupation: Apprentice Joiner.
Local Memorial:
Belford, Book of Remembrance in St. Mary's Parish Church
Belford War Memorial