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 Riddell
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Riddell
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
39757
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry 14th Battalion
Died:
03/12/1917
Aged:
21
Buried:
Marcoing British Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Elsdon, Northumberland & lived there at time of enlistment, the son of Adam & Hannah E Riddell, of Hole Mill, West Woodburn, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
St. Cuthbert's Church, Elsdon
(Source: newmp.org.uk)