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 Gordon McKenzie
Forename(s):
John Gordon
Surname:
McKenzie
Initial(s):
J G
Service Number:
757
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1/4th (The Border) Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
12/07/1915
Aged:
19
Buried:
Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Born about 1897 at Ramshope, Northumberland, the son of John (b. 1861; Scotland) & Hannah McKenzie (b. 1974; Elsdon, Northumberland), of 17, Castle Gate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
The 1901 Census records McKenzie's father as being a Stone Mason, & him having an older sister & younger brother & sister.
Local Memorial:
Alnham, St. Michael's Church