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.
Joseph OBrien
Forename(s):
Joseph
Surname:
O'Brien
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
29162
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
East Yorkshire Regiment, 8th (Service) Battalion
Died:
26/09/1917
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Background:
Born & resided at Alnwick, Northumberland, the son of Margert O'Brien (b. 1848 at Longramlington, Northumberland; a Farm Labourer & Servant Woman) & her late husband.
The 1911 Census records the family lived at Stamp Yard, Clayport Street, Alnwick.
Pre-enlistment occupation: Farm Labourer.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial