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.
Robert Robertson Kidd
Forename(s):
Robert Robertson
Surname:
Kidd
Initial(s):
R R
Service Number:
270814
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Yeomanry, Northumberland Yeomanry (Hussars)
Died:
31/12/1917
Aged:
24
Buried:
St. Sever Cemetery & Extension, Rouen
Service History:
Enlisted at Rothbury, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received
Background:
Son of James & Margaret A. Kidd, of Burradon, Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland.
One of two sons lost: see, also, Private Henry Taylor Kidd (Regimental service #H/270461; Northumberland Hussars Imperial Yeomanry; Died 22 August 1918).
Local Memorial:
Alwinton, St. Michael & All Angels' Church
(Source: For Alwinton, newmp.org.uk)
Rothbury War Memorial