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.
Albert Ormston
Forename(s):
Albert
Surname:
Ormston
Initial(s):
A
Service Number:
245301
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry, 10th (Service) Battalion
Died:
23/08/1917
Aged:
20
Buried:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.
Formerly 204395, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Amble (although 'Soldiers Died...' records born at Embleton), the son of William & Mary Ormston.
Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial