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

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Grey

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
11451

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/5th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
25/03/1918

Aged:
26

Buried:
Pozières Memorial (Pozières British Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Background:
Born about 1892 at Widdrington, the son of George & Annie Grey, of 25, Liddle Terrace, Widdington, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Husband of Isabella Grey, of 21, Weatherly Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Widdrington, Memorial Cross in Holy Trinity Churchyard (Source: newmp.org.uk)