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 Atkinson
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Atkinson
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
S/13507
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Gordon Highlanders, 8th (Reserve) Battalion & 10th (Lovat's Scouts) Battalion, Territorial Force
Died:
23/03/1918
Aged:
25
Buried:
Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun
Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Kirknewton, Northumberland, the son of the late William & Agnes Atkinson, of Lilburn Steads, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Pre-enlistment occupation: Counterman & Traveller for the Hedgeley Co-operative Society.
Local Memorial:
Branton, Presbyterian Church Roll of Honour
Eglingham Cross
Glanton, United Reform Church
(Source: For Eglingham & Glanton, newmp.org.uk)
Powburn, Breamish Valley War Memorial
(Source: breamishvalley.com)
Wooler War Memorial