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.

William John Richardson

Forename(s):
William John

Surname:
Richardson

Initial(s):
W J

Service Number:
65601

Rank:
Lance-Bombardier

Regiment:
Royal Garrison Artillery, 133rd Siege Battery

Died:
22/03/1918

Aged:
33

Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Bromley, Kent.

Background:
Born at Embleton, Northumberland.

Son of Martha Richardson, of 12, Windsor Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, & the late John Richardson. Resident at Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

Had at least two brothers, Robert H. & John, & one sister, Sarah J.

Local Memorial:
Unknown