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 Leitch
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Leitch
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
25574
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
King's Own Scottish Borderers, 6th (Service) Battalion
Died:
12/10/1917
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland.
The UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk) lists Leitch's father as William.
Resident at Belford, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Memorial Panels in Holy Trinity Church
(Source: newmp.org.uk)