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 Ormiston Palmer

Forename(s):
John Ormiston

Surname:
Palmer

Initial(s):
J O

Service Number:
Tyneside/Z/45

Rank:
Able Seaman

Regiment:
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Royal Naval Division, Hawke Battalion

Died:
26/11/1915

Aged:
21

Buried:
Chatham Naval Memorial 1915, Kent

Service History:
Buried at sea off the Dardanelles, Turkey.

Background:
Son of John & Agnes Palmer, of South Doddington, Wooler; resident of Langham Toll, both places in Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Doddington, Church of St. Mary & St. Michael (Source: newmp.org.uk)