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 George Robinson Laidler

Forename(s):
William George Robinson

Surname:
Laidler

Initial(s):
W G R

Service Number:
7/1747

Rank:
Lance-Corporal

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

Died:
27/03/1916

Aged:
19

Buried:
Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm)

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Chevington, Northumberland, the son of James & Mary Jane Laidler, of 47, Swarland Terrace, Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland.

One of two sons lost: see, also, Lance-Corporal Andrew Laidler (Regimental service #290377; Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force; Died 16 April 1917).

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