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.
Alexander Torrance Laing
Forename(s):
Alexander Torrance
Surname:
Laing
Initial(s):
A T
Service Number:
Officer
Rank:
Captain (Temporary)
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 13th (Service) Battalion
Died:
24/07/1916
Aged:
27
Buried:
St. Sever Cemetery & Extension, Rouen
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Native of Burton, Bamburgh, the son of James & Jacobina C. W. Laing, of Mizen Head, Bamburgh, Northumberland.
M.A., Cantab., Deacon in Holy Orders.
Local Memorial:
Bamburgh Castle War Memorial