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 Oliver
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Oliver
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
2254
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/04/1915
Aged:
23
Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Son of Samuel & Hannah Oliver, of 14, Oswald Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick, Northumberland Fusiliers Book of Remembrance, now in the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle
Ashington, Roll of Honour in Linton & Woodhorn Social Club
(Source: newmp.org.uk)