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