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 Armstrong
Forename(s):
Robert
Surname:
Armstrong
Initial(s):
R
Service Number:
23777
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 2nd Battalion
Died:
12/10/1916
Aged:
28
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland.
Formerly 38988, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Born at Hauxley, Northumberland, the son of Mrs. Margaret Storey, of I0, High Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
Local Memorial:
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Ivy Leaf Social Club Memorial Plaque, now located in Newbiggin Maritime Centre
(N.B. The Ivy Leaf Social Club used to be at 3 Windsor Terrace, which is now a private dwelling)