World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
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John William Lackenby
Forename(s):
John William
Surname:
Lackenby
Initial(s):
J W
Service Number:
18419
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/5th Battalion Territoiral Force
Died:
10/04/1918
Aged:
34
Buried:
Ploegsteert Memorial (Berks Cemetery Extension)
Service History:
Disembarked in France on 29 September 1915, therefore awarded the 1914-15 Star in addition to the British War & Victory Medals.
Previously served with both 8th (Service) & 16th (Service) (Newcastle) Battalions, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Presumed dead.
Background:
Born at Lowick, Northumberland, the son of Jane & the late Robert Lackenby.
Husband of Margaret Lackenby, of Coupland, Kirknewton, Wooler, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Kirknewton War Memorial