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.

William Moffatt, MM

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Moffatt, MM

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
1878

Rank:
Sergeant

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

Died:
21/09/1916

Aged:
35

Buried:
Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Awarded a Military Medal.

Died of wounds received.

Served in the South African War.

Background:
Husband of Margaret Moffatt, of 24, Back Clayton Street, Bedlington, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Bedlington Station War Memorial (Source: newmp.org.uk)