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 Stanton
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Stanton
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
295719
Rank:
Pioneer
Regiment:
Labour Corps, 710th Company
Died:
01/12/1917
Buried:
Grévillers British Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Whitehall, Middlesex.
Formerly 124671, Sapper, Royal Engineers.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Longhoughton, resident at Chevington Drift, both in Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard
East Chevington Institute, Roll of Honour of the Fallen
(Source: For East Chevington, newmp.org.uk)
Longhoughton War Memorial