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.

Thomas Harper

Forename(s):
Thomas

Surname:
Harper

Initial(s):
T

Service Number:
15158

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Canadian Expeditionary Force, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)

Died:
17/06/1917

Aged:
20

Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Formerly 43476, Northumberland Fusiliers

Background:
Son of Thomas & Ellen Harper, of 18 Stephen Street, Hartford Colliery, Cramlington, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard