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 Richard Henderson

Forename(s):
John Richard

Surname:
Henderson

Initial(s):
J R

Service Number:
34089

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th / 13th (Service) Battalion

Died:
28/03/1918

Aged:
31

Buried:
Pozières Memorial (Pozières British Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, the son of Margaret Henderson, of Howick, Alnwick, & the late Joseph Henderson.

Richardson was a Joiner on the Howick Estate. His father had been an Usher.
(Source: 'Howick's FWW Stories'; Avril & Arthur Meakin; 2015; p. 45; 11-18)

Local Memorial:
Howick, St. Michael & All Saints' Church