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 Carr

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Carr

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
1610

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
16/05/1915

Aged:
20

Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper

Service History:
Enlisted at Wooler, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Belford, Northumberland, the son of John & H. Carr, of Ellingham Home Farm, Chathill, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Chillingham, Memorial Plaque in St. Peter's Church (Source: newmp.org.uk)