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 James (N.B. Ancestry.co.uk shows James John) Harkins, MM
Forename(s):
John James
(N.B. Ancestry.co.uk shows James John)
Surname:
Harkins, MM
Initial(s):
J J
Service Number:
291173
Rank:
Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 11th (Service) Battalion
Died:
15/06/1918
Aged:
25
Buried:
Magnaboschi British Cemetery, Italy
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Awarded a Military Medal.
Background:
Son of Margaret Harkins, of 75, Hedgehope Terrace, Chevington Drift, Acklington, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard
East Chevington Institute
(Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)