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 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