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.

Robert Douglas

Forename(s):
Robert

Surname:
Douglas

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
3396

Rank:
Trooper

Regiment:
Household Cavalry, 1st Life Guards

Died:
19/05/1918

Aged:
24

Buried:
Etaples Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Background:
Born about 1894, at Amble, the son of Ellen Douglas, of Hauxley Village, Acklington, Northumberland, & the late John Douglas.

Local Memorial:
Hauxley Methodist Chapel (Source: newmp.org.uk)