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 Redford
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Redford
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
235577
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 2/4th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
29/09/1918
Aged:
21
Buried:
Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly 2973, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Born & resident at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, the son of Mrs. Isabella Armstrong (formerly Redford), of Church Cottages, Newbiggin.
Local Memorial:
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Memorial Plaque, originally in Ivy Leaf Social Club, now in Newbiggin Maritime Centre
(Source: newmp.org.uk)