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.

Robert Baxter

Forename(s):
Robert

Surname:
Baxter

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
1903

Rank:
Sergeant

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

Died:
15/09/1916

Aged:
26

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Killed in action.

Background:
Born at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, the son of Isabella Baxter, of Lisburn House, Alnwick, & the late Robert Baxter.

Local Memorial:
Shilbottle, St. James' Church Shilbottle War Memorial