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 William (N.B. Listed as John Williams Douglas on CWGC website) Douglas
Forename(s):
John William
(N.B. Listed as John Williams Douglas on CWGC website)
Surname:
Douglas
Initial(s):
J W
Service Number:
34518
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Border Regiment, 7th (Service) Battalion
Died:
20/11/1917
Aged:
22
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Eglingham, Northumberland, the son of Francis & Ellen Douglas, of Longhoughton Hall, Lesbury, Northumberland.
Resident at Longhoughton.
In 1911 Douglas was working as a Farm Labourer.
Local Memorial:
Longhoughton War Memorial