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 Bell
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Bell
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
33052
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 10th (Service) Battalion
Died:
22/09/1916
Aged:
34
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly 316, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Soldiers Died...' (available via Ancestry.co.uk) records Bell's place of birth as Chevington, Northumberland. However Ancestry.co.uk's 'Suggested Records' lead to 1911 & 1901 Censuses for a William Bell born at Howdon, on Tyneside.
Possibly, resident at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial
(Source: For Alnwick, newmp.org.uk)
Amble War Memorial