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 A. Haythorne

Forename(s):
James A.

Surname:
Haythorne

Initial(s):
J A

Service Number:
Unknown

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
York & Lancaster Regiment, 8th (Service) Battalion

Died:
26/08/1917

Buried:
Unknown

Service History:
The CWGC website lists only six Haythorne's killed or died in the First World War. None carry the initials J. A., indeed not even a J., however two of the six served with the York & Lancaster Regiment although neither has a link with the wider Almwick, Amble, Rothbury, or Wooler areas.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Unknown

Local Memorial:
Alnwick, Roll of Honour in St. Michael's Church (Source: newmp.org.uk) Alnwick War Memorial