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.
Frederick (Fred) Lyons
Forename(s):
Frederick (Fred)
Surname:
Lyons
Initial(s):
F
Service Number:
2295
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/04/1915
Aged:
31
Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland in August 1914.
Landed in France on 21 April 1915 with his battalion part of the Northumbrian Infantry Brigade, which was rushed forward to the Ypres area to help meet German attacks during which they (the German's) first used gas as a weapon of war on the Western Front.
Killed in action during the attack on St. Julien. A Private Lambert wrote to the family informing them of Lyon's death, having been shot by a sniper through the back.
(Source: 'Felton War Memorial: The Men behind the names'; Eleanor George [formerly Hall]; 2009; p.5)
Background:
Born in 1883, at Morpeth, Northumberland, the son of Edward & Margaret Lyons.
Having served his apprenticeship with his father as a Tailor & Clothier, moved to Felton to work for the Co-operative Society.
A very popular figure in the village. Played in goal for Felton Football Club.
(Source: 'Felton War Memorial: The Men behind the names'; Eleanor George [formerly Hall]; 2009; p.5)
Local Memorial:
Felton War Memorial incorporating Acton, Eshott, Swarland & Thirston