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 Morton

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Morton

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
66694

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/6th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
11/04/1918

Aged:
18

Buried:
Croix-du-Bac |British Cemetery, Steenwerck

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Formerly TR/5/7678, Territorial Reserve.

Background:
Born at Amble, Northumberland, the son of the late H. & Mary Morton, of Link House, Amble.

Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial