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)