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.

James Piercy, MM

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Piercy, MM

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
290418

Rank:
Sergeant (Acting)

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
14/11/1916

Aged:
22

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Awarded a Military Medal.

Background:
Born at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, the son of Andrew & Jane Piercy, of 77, West End, Tweedmouth, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Tweedmouth, Memorial Statue, Falklands Riverside (Source: newmp.org.uk)