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 Renton
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Renton
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
42893
Rank:
Rifeman
Regiment:
Royal Irish Rifles, 8th (Service) Battalion (East Belfast)
Died:
03/08/1917
Aged:
23
Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Son of Ralph & Margaret Renton, of Chillingham, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chatton, Memorial Cross on the Village Green
(Source: newmp.org.uk)