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 Stokoe

Forename(s):
Richard

Surname:
Stokoe

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
16677

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Hampshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion

Died:
13/10/1916

Aged:
18

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Formerly 19254, 11th Reserve Cavalry Regiment.

Background:
Born at Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

Lived at Amble, Northumberland prior to enlistment.

Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial. Warkworth War Memorial, by St. Lawrence's Church