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.
Robert Cobain
Forename(s):
Robert
Surname:
Cobain
Initial(s):
R
Service Number:
6645
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 9th (Service) Battalion
Died:
22/04/1917
Aged:
36
Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Son of the late James & Isabella Cobain.
Local Memorial:
Newcastle upon Tyne, Window & 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque originally in St. Wilfrid's Church, Blandford Street, now in St. Matthew's Church, Summerhill Street
(Source: newmp.org.uk)