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 Gray
Forename(s):
Robert
Surname:
Gray
Initial(s):
R
Service Number:
80408
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry, 1/6th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
28/05/1918
Aged:
19
Buried:
St. Erme Communal Cemetery Extension, Reims
Service History:
Enlisted at Morpeth, Northumberland.
Gray's Battallion found itself cut off in an enemy attack & it was all but annihilated. Gray died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Felton, Northumberland, the son of George & Isabella Gray.
Resided at Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Local Memorial:
Felton War Memorial incorporating Acton, Eshott, Swarland & Thirston