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.

James William Lorimer

Forename(s):
James William

Surname:
Lorimer

Initial(s):
J W

Service Number:
290844

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th (Service) Battalion

Died:
04/10/1917

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died, France & Flanders.

Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of James (a Blacksmith Striker) & Jane Lorimer.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial