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.

Henry George Michie

Forename(s):
Henry George

Surname:
Michie

Initial(s):
H G

Service Number:
Officer

Rank:
Lieutenant

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 15th (Reserve) Battalion attached to 8th (Service) Battalion

Died:
26/09/1916

Aged:
24

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Unknown

Background:
Born at Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, the son of Andrew (a Seedsman & Nurseryman) & Elizabeth Michie, of 14, Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland.

One of two sons lost: see, also, Gilbert Archer Michie (Regimental service #18720; Cameronians [Scottish Rifles], 10th [Service] Battalion; Died 25 September 1915).

Resident of Alnwick before joining up. In 1911, the family lived at 60, Bondgate Within.

In 1911, Michie, 21 years-old, worked as a Seedsman's Clerk.

He had eight siblings, four brothers & four sisters.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial