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 Hubert Winton
Forename(s):
John Hubert
Surname:
Winton
Initial(s):
J H
Service Number:
Officer
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 9th (Service) Battalion
Died:
07/07/1916
Aged:
18
Buried:
Ovillers Military Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle
Service History:
Having enlisted as a Private, aged 16, Winton was swiftly promoted to Sergeant, & then commisioned.
He had taken part in the Battle of Loos in September 1915. He fell leading his men in an assault in the fierce fighting near Albert.
(Source: coldstreamhistorysociety.co.uk/)
Background:
Born at Wooler, Northumberland, the son of John Thomas & Maria Winton who had moved to 13, King Street, Ramsgate, Kent by the time of their son's death.
Local Memorial:
Wooler War Memorial
