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 Edward Gardner (N.B. Soldiers Died spells it Gardiner)

Forename(s):
John Edward

Surname:
Gardner (N.B. 'Soldiers DiedÂ…' spells it Gardiner)

Initial(s):
J E

Service Number:
503

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Cavalry of the Line, 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars

Died:
19/05/1915

Aged:
34

Buried:
Abbeville Communal Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Born at Dunston, Gateshead, County Durham.

Resident at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. (N.B. The CWGC website records Gardner as a native of Fareham, Hampshire).

Husband of Emily Gardner, of 173, Vigo Road, Andover, Hampshire.

Local Memorial:
Unknown