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 Gillon
Forename(s):
John William
Surname:
Gillon
Initial(s):
J W
Service Number:
Z/3691
Rank:
Able Seaman
Regiment:
Royal Naval Division, Nelson Batallion
Died:
16/07/1915
Aged:
18
Buried:
East Mudros Military Cemetery, Limnos, Greece
Service History:
Died on island of Lemnos, of wounds received.
Background:
Son of Mary Gillon, of South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, & the late William Gillon.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard