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 James Morton
Forename(s):
William James
Surname:
Morton
Initial(s):
W J
Service Number:
42864
Rank:
Rifleman
Regiment:
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1/8th Battalion (Leeds Rifles)
Died:
20/10/1917
Aged:
21
Buried:
St. Sever Cemetery & Extension, Rouen
Service History:
Enlisted at Wooler, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Branston, Northumberland, the son Mrs Jessie Mavin, of Lilburn Grange, West Lilburn, Alnwick.
Local Memorial:
Unknown