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.
John Arthur Baycroft
Forename(s):
John Arthur
Surname:
Baycroft
Initial(s):
J A
Service Number:
20/1689
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 20th (Service) Battalion (1st Tyneside Scottish)
Died:
01/07/1916
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.
'Soldiers Died...' records Baycroft as having died in France & Flanders rather than 'Killed in action', which is a little surprising given the date of death!
Background:
Born at Newburn, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Unknown