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.

Harry Atkinson

Forename(s):
Harry

Surname:
Atkinson

Initial(s):
H

Service Number:
6378

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th (Service) Battalion

Died:
25/09/1915

Aged:
20

Buried:
Loos Memorial (Dud Corner Cemetery)

Service History:
Unknown

Background:
Born at Acklington, Northumberland, the son of William & Emily Atkinson, of 4, Brompton Terrace, Whickham, Gateshead, County Durham.

Local Memorial:
Gateshead, Whickham Memorial Pillar, Church Green (Source: newmp.org.uk)