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.

Robert Richmond (N.B. Soldiers Died records the middle name as Richard) Stephenson

Forename(s):
Robert Richmond (N.B.'Soldiers DiedÂ…' records the middle name as Richard)

Surname:
Stephenson

Initial(s):
R R

Service Number:
2177

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
27/07/1915

Aged:
26

Buried:
Berwick-upon-Tweed Cemetery, Northumberland

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died in the UK.

Background:
Born at Gateshead, County Durham, the son of the late W. H. & Margaret Stephenson, of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Angel Statue outside St. Mary's Parish Church (Source: newmp.org.uk)