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 Jackson

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Jackson

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
25177

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 10th (Service) Battalion

Died:
21/09/1917

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Formerly 32813, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).

Background:
Born at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Resident at Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Husband of Rachel with whom he had at least one child.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial