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 Joseph Clancey

Forename(s):
William Joseph

Surname:
Clancey

Initial(s):
W J

Service Number:
953

Rank:
Sergeant

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

Died:
15/09/1916

Aged:
26

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Portland, Dorset.

Husband of Margaret J. Clancey.

N.B. The spelling of the surname could also be 'Clancy'.

Local Memorial:
Amble, Parish Memorial Plaque in St. Cuthbert's Church Amble War Memorial Buckley's History of the Northumberland Fusiliers 1/7th Battalion Roll of Honour (Source: newmp.org.uk)