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 William Lackenby

Forename(s):
John William

Surname:
Lackenby

Initial(s):
J W

Service Number:
18419

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/5th Battalion Territoiral Force

Died:
10/04/1918

Aged:
34

Buried:
Ploegsteert Memorial (Berks Cemetery Extension)

Service History:
Disembarked in France on 29 September 1915, therefore awarded the 1914-15 Star in addition to the British War & Victory Medals.

Previously served with both 8th (Service) & 16th (Service) (Newcastle) Battalions, Northumberland Fusiliers.

Presumed dead.

Background:
Born at Lowick, Northumberland, the son of Jane & the late Robert Lackenby.

Husband of Margaret Lackenby, of Coupland, Kirknewton, Wooler, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Kirknewton War Memorial