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.
James Kerr
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Kerr
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
20/1685
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 20th (Service) Battalion (1st Tyneside Scottish)
Died:
01/07/1916
Aged:
21
Buried:
Ovillers Military Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle
Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.
Background:
Son of James & Catherine Kerr, of Hadston Row, South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard