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 Leonard Brown

Forename(s):
James Leonard

Surname:
Brown

Initial(s):
J L

Service Number:
3461

Rank:
Trooper

Regiment:
Household Cavalry, 1st Life Guards

Died:
29/01/1916

Aged:
19

Buried:
Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Born at Wooler, Northumberland, the son of Peter & Jane Brown Glenndinning, of 49, Dandsfield Place, Radcliffe, near Amble.

Local Memorial:
Radcliffe War Memorial