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 Edward Forster (N.B. Soldiers Died spells it Foster)
Forename(s):
John Edward
Surname:
Forster
(N.B. 'Soldiers' DiedÂ…' spells it Foster)
Initial(s):
J E
Service Number:
290825
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
23/04/1917
Aged:
22
Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Son of Roger & Elizabeth Forster, of 15, Swarland Terrace, Red Row, Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard
East Chevington Institute
(Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)