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 Ternent
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Ternent
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
16/556
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 16th (Service) Battalion (Newcastle), 'C' Company
Died:
10/07/1916
Aged:
22
Buried:
St. Sever Cemetery & Extension, Rouen
Service History:
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Son of Mary & the late Thomas Ternent, of Chapel Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Thomas Ternent was killed in an accident on 9 December 1901 at Shilbottle Colliery. He was removing some of his clothes about three yards from the face, preparatory to commencing work, when stone suddenly fell from slips in the roof. The place had been examined 1½ hours previously by the deputy, who detected one slip, but considered the roof secure.
Thomas is buried at St. James' Churchyard, Shilbottle, Northumberland, & his headstone also remembers the loss of his son, John.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial
Shilbottle, St. James' Churchyard
