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.

John Nelson

Forename(s):
John

Surname:
Nelson

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
5807

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, Depot Battalion

Died:
13/04/1915

Aged:
33

Buried:
Torquay Cemetery & Extension, Devon

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died, France & Flanders.

Background:
Born at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, the son of Walter & Annie Nelson, of City Road, Newcastle.

Local Memorial:
Unknown