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.
George Matthew Milburn
Forename(s):
George Matthew
Surname:
Milburn
Initial(s):
G M
Service Number:
155720
Rank:
Sapper
Regiment:
Corps of Royal Engineers, 182nd Tunnelling Company
Died:
06/06/1916
Buried:
Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension
Service History:
Enlisted at Blyth, probably Northumberland but 'Soldiers Died...' shows Yorkshire.
Formerly 15862, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry).
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Amble, Northumberland.
Husband to Dorothy Ann who is listed in the UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk) as the sole legatee.
Local Memorial:
Unknown