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.

William Grey (N.B. Soldiers Died spells it Gray)

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Grey (N.B. 'Soldiers DiedÂ…' spells it Gray)

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
307979

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
21/05/1918

Aged:
21

Buried:
Mendinghem Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died, France & Flanders.

Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Grey, of South Doddington, Wooler, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Unknown