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.
John Douglas
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Douglas
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
108924
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry, 27th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
09/07/1918
Aged:
19
Buried:
Amble West, Northumberland, Plot C. 379
Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.
Died at Herne Bay Military Hospital.
Background:
Son of John R. & Jane G. Douglas.
Very little information can be found in relation to John Douglas. The connection with Amble is unclear although a brother with the initial M. may have lived at 9, George Street, Amble. Also, Douglas enlisted there & he's buried in a family plot in Amble West Cemetery. His headstone also commemorates his brother Andrew - see accompanying photograph.
One of two sons lost - see, also, Private Andrew Douglas (Regimental service #27650; Border Regiment, 8th [Service] Battalion; Died 29 April 1918).
Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial
