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.
Edward William Green
Forename(s):
Edward William
Surname:
Green
Initial(s):
E W
Service Number:
214386
Rank:
Pioneer
Regiment:
Royal Engineers, 'P' Special Company
Died:
06/05/1917
Aged:
25
Buried:
Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Ligny-Thilloy
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Member of a Special Company set up to counter German gas attacks with our own.
Background:
Born at Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, the son of Joseph M & Emma Elizabeth Green, of Walkergate, Alnwick.
Local Memorial:
Denwick War Memorial
(Source: newmp.org.uk)
