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.
Watson Cavers
Forename(s):
Watson
Surname:
Cavers
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
19/783
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 19th (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Pioneers)., 'C' Company
Died:
02/01/1917
Aged:
24
Buried:
Amble West, Northumberland, Plot A50
Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Wounded in France, on 8 July 1916.
Died of Meningitis.
Background:
Son of William & Hannah Cavers, of Panhaven Road, Amble, Northumberland.
Lived at Broomhill Street, Amble.
Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial