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 Johnson

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Johnson

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
10607 (Possibly)

Rank:
Lance-Corporal

Regiment:
King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1st Battalion

Died:
16/05/1915

Aged:
25

Buried:
Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

Service History:
There is no trace of a William Johnson on the CWGC & Ancestry.co.uk websites with clear links to the Alnham, Rothbury & Wooler districts however 10607 may be the best possible match.

Enlisted at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Born, & resident at Berwick.

Husband of Eileen Morrissey (formerly Johnson), of 28, Race Course Road, Ambala, India.

Local Memorial:
Alnham, St. Michael's Church