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.

James Bennett

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Bennett

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
60649

Rank:
Rifleman

Regiment:
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), 1/8th Battalion (Leeds Rifles) Territorial Force

Died:
20/07/1918

Aged:
18

Buried:
Marfaux British Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Gateshead, County Durham, the son of Jim Bennett, of 4, Branch End, Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Lesbury, Memorial Plaque at St. Mary's Church