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 Henry Surtees

Forename(s):
John Henry

Surname:
Surtees

Initial(s):
J H

Service Number:
11614

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion

Died:
13/10/1914

Aged:
22

Buried:
Ploegsteert Memorial (Berks Cemetery Extension)

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Background:
Born in 1892, at Hexham, Northumberland, the son of Henry William & Susanna Surtees, who later moved to Howick, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Howick, St. Michael & All Saints' Church