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 Keeney
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Keeney
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
290781
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/10/1917
Aged:
19
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died, France & Flanders.
Background:
Born at Ashington, Northumberland, the son of the late Matthew & Sarah Keeney. In 1911, lived at 68, Fifth Row, Ashington.
One of two sons lost: Keeney's brother, Jaspeth, also fell but he is not included in this database because he had no direct connection with the Alnwick, Amble, Rothbury & Wooler districts.
Local Memorial:
Ashington, Memorial Plaque in Bothal Middle School
Ashington, Memorial Statue, Memorial Garden, Kenilworth Road
Ashington, Roll of Honour in the Holy Sepulchre Church
(Source: newmp.org.uk)