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.
Richard Ridding
Forename(s):
Richard
Surname:
Ridding
Initial(s):
R
Service Number:
13383
Rank:
Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 9th (Service) Battalion, 'B' Company
Died:
10/08/1916
Aged:
26
Buried:
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Ulverston, Lancashire (now Cumbria).
Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Ridding, of Finsthwaite, Newby Bridge, Lancashire.
Local Memorial:
Eglingham Cross
(Source: newmp.org.uk)