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.

Robert Woodcock Mason

Forename(s):
Robert Woodcock

Surname:
Mason

Initial(s):
R W

Service Number:
21/524

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 22nd (Service) Battalion (3rd Tyneside Scottish)

Died:
01/07/1916

Aged:
21

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Embleton, Northumberland, the son of Benjamin & Patience Mason, of North Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland.

One of two sons lost: see, also, Private Alexander Woodcock Mason (Regimental service #CH/20357; Royal Marines Light Infantry; Died 23 April 1918).

Local Memorial:
Craster War Memorial, St. Peter the Fisherman Church