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.

Andrew Laidler

Forename(s):
Andrew

Surname:
Laidler

Initial(s):
A

Service Number:
290377

Rank:
Lance-Corporal

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
16/04/1917

Aged:
22

Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Son of James & Mary Jane Laidler, of 47, Swarland Terrace, Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland.

One of two sons lost: see, also, Lance-Corporal William George Laidler (Regimental service #7/1747; Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force; Died 27 March 1916).

Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard East Chevington Institute (Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)