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.
Matthew William (N.B. Listed as Matthew F Forester on memorial) Forester
Forename(s):
Matthew William
(N.B. Listed as Matthew F Forester on memorial)
Surname:
Forester
Initial(s):
M W
Service Number:
40658
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northamptonshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Died:
21/05/1918
Aged:
24
Buried:
Cambrin Military Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Milfield, resident at Bamburgh, the son of Matthew William & Isabella Forester, of Denwick Lane End, Alnwick (all places in Northumberland).
Local Memorial:
Bamburgh Castle War Memorial