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Men from North Northumberland Killed, Wounded and taken Prisoner in the Great War

1914-15 1916 1917 1918-19
 

Portrait Name Rank Unit Town Type Details and date published
ADAMSON, James Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded

Private James Adamson, N.F., Roxburgh Place, Alnwick. 8/4/1916

Private James Adamson.
Mrs William Dodds, Roxburgh Place, Alnwick, received a field card on Sunday informing her that her
eldest son, private James Adamson, had been wounded in action and was lying in hospital at Graylingwell,
Chichester, England. The young man, who is 25 years of age, joined the Northumberland Fusiliers at
Alnwick at the outbreak of the war, and went to the front with his Battalion on 20th April last year. 8/4/1916
  AINSLEY, S.  Pte  DWR  Amble  wnd  Private S. Ainsley (Amble); A.L. Cairns (Rothbury), Northumberland Fusiliers, attached to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, have been wounded. 7/10/1916 
  ALLAN, Thomas    12th M.R
C.E.F. 
Wooler  wnd  Wooler Man Wounded.
 Mr Thomas Allan, joiner, Wooler, who went to Canada three or four years ago and enlisted in the 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles last year, has been wounded in France. 26/2/1916  
  ANDERSON, W. Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick kia Missing Alnwick Soldier's Now Reported Killed.
Official information has been received at the beginning of the week by Mr Thomas Anderson, Waterman, under the Alnwick Urban District Council, that his son, Private William Anderson, 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers; and by Mrs V. Miles, Chapel Lane, Alnwick, that her husband Private Hugh Miles, 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. Both young men when out to France with the Battalion on April 20th last year, and after the battle on April 25 and the 26th were reported missing. 11/3/1916
  ANNETT, Hugh C. 2/Lieut DLI Widdrington kia Widdrington Officer Killed.
 Second Lieutenant Hugh C. Annett.
Second Lieutenant Hugh Clarkson Annett, Durham Light Infantry, was killed in action on September 16. Lieutenant Annett was the second son of the late Mr Henry Annett of Widdrington, who was well known in agricultural circles. Lieutenant Annett, who was educated at Guisborough Grammar School, and later took the degree of bachelor of science in mining at Armstrong College. He then became an articled pupil to Professor Merivaleeat Broomhill Collieries, where he received practical training in mining. He had a successful college career, and was awarded theat Broomhill Collieries, where he received practical training in mining. He had a successful college career, and was awarded the Daglish Fellowship. He studied mining in France and Germany. On his return he obtained an appointment as an assistant manager with Cramlington Coal Company and was afterwards appointed manager of there Hartford Colliery. On leaving the Cramlington coal company he received an appointment with the Horden Collieries in County Durham. He was with them until he received his commission in the Durham Light Infantry. 23/9/1916
J.N. Appleby           appleby_j_n_east_yorks_7_oct_1916
  ARCHBOLD, Richard  Capt  R.F.A.  Alnwick  wnd  Captain Richard Archbold, Alnwick.
Captain Richard Archbold, of the Royal Field Artillery, Alnwick is recovering in hospital in France from injuries received when his horse was shot under him. 1/4/1916 
  AVERY, R.G. Pte. 2/DLI Rothbury kia Private R.G. Avery of Rothbury killed.
Inhabitants of Rothbury and district have heard with deep regret the Private R.G.Avery, 2nd D.L.I., aged 34, was killed in action on 20 December. Sympathy is with his father, Mr W.A. Avery, keeper at Cragside and deceased's widow and four children. 8/1/1916

Rothbury.
Killed in action.- Private R.G. Avery, who was reported last week had been killed in action on the 20th, was a Rothbury lad, his father Mr W.E. Avery is and has been keeper at Cragside for many years. Being of a genial and kindly nature Private Avery was much respected in Rothbury district. Some years ago he married, and shortly after settled at Stanley, where his wife belonged, and left a good post at Stanley colliery to join Lord Kitchener's Army, shortly after its inception. He joined the 1st Battalion D.L.I. in August last along with others was sent to the front, drafted to the 2nd Battalion, of the same regiment. He leaves a widow and some young children to mourn his loss, he was 34 years of age. 15/1/1916
  BAINBRIDGE, Wilfred H.  Lieut  dow  The Late Lieutenant W.H. Bainbridge.
A special intercession and memorial service, in connection with the death from wounds in France, of the late Lieutenant Wilfred H. Bainbridge, was held on Sunday night in the People's Hall, Rye Hill, Newcastle. Special memoriam hymns were sung, and an impressive address was delivered by the Reverend Walter Platt. There was a large congregation. 1/4/1916 
  BARCLAY, Charles    North'd Fus.  Glanton  wnd  Glanton Lad Wounded
Mrs Barclay, Glanton, has received information that her son Charles, was wounded on the 15th, and is now in the 5th Northern Hospital, Leicester. He is in the Northumberland Fusiliers. 30/9/1916 
R. Baxter Shilbottle           baxter_r_shilbottle_7_oct_1916
  BELL, Henry Hogarth Capt North'd Fus. Alnmouth kia Alnmouth Schoolboy Killed.
Captain Henry Hogarth Bell of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action on the 15th inst., was the eldest son of Mrs Bell and the late Major George H. Bell, of the Summerrods,, Hexham. He was 20 years of age. The deceased officer went to his first school at. He was 20 years of age. The deceased officer went to his first school at Seabank, Alnmouth, and afterwards went to Charterhouse. He joined the territorials on his leaving school in 1913. He went out to France with his regiment in the April 1915. He has been twice wounded, and has been mentioned in despatches by General French. 23/9/1916, Alnmouth, and afterwards went to Charterhouse. He joined the territorials on his leaving school in 1913. He went out to France with his regiment in the April 1915. He has been twice wounded, and has been mentioned in despatches by General French. 23/9/1916
  BELL, William    Yorks R.  Alnwick
&
Radcliffe 
kia  Private William Bell, Alnwick.
Word has been received by Mrs Bell, Queen Street, Alnwick, that her husband, Private William Bell, Yorkshire Regiment, has been killed in action. He was 35 years of age. He enlisted on 10th June, 1916, being sent out to France on August 24th. Most of his life was spent in the Radcliffe district, but for three years previous to enlistment he was stationed in Alnwick, where he was engaged as an agent for the Refuge Assurance Company. 30/9/1916 
  BLACK, Percy Pte K.O.Y.L.I. Low Hedgeleyy wnd

Private Percy Black, K.O.Y.L.I. ,

Joined the colours in September, 1914. After training at HaltonnCamp, he left with his regiment for France in September, 1915, and took part in the battle of Loos, coming through unscathed. He was home on leave from the front in February, 1916, looking fit and well. Since then he has been in many engagements, but was wounded on 1 July, in the thigh with shrapnel, and is at present lying in hospital at Cambridge. Private Black was a signaller and dispatch rider and is brother of Mrs Curry LowCamp, he left with his regiment for France in September, 1915, and took part in the battle of Loos, coming through unscathed. He was home on leave from the front in February, 1916, looking fit and well. Since then he has been in many engagements, but was wounded on 1 July, in the thigh with shrapnel, and is at present lying in hospital at Cambridge. Private Black was a signaller and dispatch rider and is brother of Mrs Curry Low Hedgeley. 22/07/1916. 22/07/1916

  BLYTH, J.W.  Pte  Cold. Gds  Beanley  wnd  Beanley Soldier Wounded.
News has been received by Mrs Blyth, Beanley, Eglingham, that her husband, Private J.W. Blyth, Coldstream Guards, has been wounded in action and is in hospital at Cheltenham. Private Blyth has been through the campaign since August 1914. 30/9/1916 
John Bolton Alnwick BOLTON, John L/Cpl North'd Fus Alnwick wnd Lance Corporal John Bolton.
Through the Field Ambulance source, news was conveyed to Superintendent and Mrs T. Bolton, Alnwick Police Station, on Thursday morning, that their only son Lance Corporal John Bolton, Northumberland Fusiliers, had been severely wounded in action on 8th June. The young man was one of the clerical staff in a branch of Messrs. Barclay and Co.'s bank in Newcastle when the war broke out, and when the Commercial Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers were formed he was amongst the first to enlist. He was with the Battalion when in training at Alnwick, and went with it when ordered to France in November. Lance Corporal Bolton has had his left arm badly shattered by Maxim gun fire. He was very popular among the young people in Alnwick and with the men of his Battalion, and his unfortunate mishap will be much regretted. 17/6/1916
  BOLTON, Robert L/Cpl North'd Fus Newbigginn
 Colliery
wnd Lance-Cpl Robert Bolton, N.F., Newbiggin..
Lance Corporal Robert Bolton was wounded in the face on July 1st. He is now in Manchester hospital. He enlisted in November, 1914, and trained in Alnwick and Warminster. He is the second son of Mr and Mrs Bolton, 13 Oswald Road, NewbigginnColliery. His two brothers are also serving in France 29/7/1916Colliery. His two brothers are also serving in France 29/7/1916
BOLTON, W.S. L/Cpl. North'd Fus. Alnwick msg Alnwick Soldier Missing.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Carr, of Pottergate, New Row, Alnwick, have received information from the war office that their second son, Lance Corporal William Saunders Bolton, is missing since 1 July, 1916. He was in the Tyneside Scottish. 12/8/1916
  BOOTIMAN, John Pte   Warkworth dod Warkworth Lad's Death.
The people of Warkworth have learned with regret of the death of Private John Bootiman, of Warkworth, who has succumbed to malaria fever at Salonika. 30/9/1916
James Borrell BORRELL, James Edward  2/Lieut   North'd Fus.
&
MGC? 
South
 Charlton  
wnd  Roll of Honour
Wounded

Second Lieut. Jas. Ed. Borrell, N.F. and Machine Gun Corps, South Charlton. 15/7/1916 
Borrell South Charlton BORRELL, Lancelot 2/Lieut  12th
North'd Fus. 
South
 Charlt n 
dow  Lieutenant Borrell Dies of Wounds.
Military Funeral at South Charlton Today.

The funeral of the late Lieutenant Borrell one of three officer sons of Lance Corporal Borrell, Royal Army Medical Corps (who is stationed at Alnwick Camp) is to take place today (Friday).
Lieutenant Borrell was in the Northumberland Fusiliers. He served 10 months in France and was wounded on the 3rd of this month. He was brought over to England, and sent to the military hospital, Oxford, where he died last Monday.  He was educated at the Duke School Alnwick, and after he had been trained as a teacher at Rennington, went to Manchester, where he was when war broke out. He was given a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers. He was wounded on the same day as his brother Lieutenant James E. Borrell, of the same Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers.
In consequence of the departure of the Cyclists from Alnwick, the entire arrangements of the funeral devolved onto the convalescents. The coffin containing them remains arrived at Alnwick Station on Thursday at 6.55pm, where was met by an ambulance and was conveyed to South Charlton. The funeral takes place at 3pm., and will be military. A firing party of 40 under a Lieutenant, and pipers and drummers will proceed to South Charlton.
Lance Corporal Borrell is well-known round this district having lived at South Charlton for 20 years. His son's death is much regretted and deep sympathy is felt for the family... (Continues)
15/7/1916
Thomas Henry Boyd
Arthur Boyd Bilton Banks
BOYD, Thomas Henry and Arthur (Arthur bottom image) Sgt
&
Pte
North'd Fus. Bilton
 Banks
wnd Two Shilbottle Brothers Wounded.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Boyd, Bilton Banks, have received information that their second son, Sergeant Thomas Henry Boyd, and their seven son, Private Arthur Boyd, were wounded in an engagement in France on September 16th. Sergeant Boyd was wounded in the throat, and his brother in the left thigh. When the war broke out the two brothers enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers, along with several other Shilbottle lads and have been through several engagements until the present. Prior to enlistment Sergeant Boyd, 33 years of age, was an ??????? at Ashington colliery and Private Arthur Boyd, 20 years of age, was a ???? hewer at Shilbottle Colliery. 30/9/1916
  BOYLE, R. Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick dod Alnwick Soldier's Death.
Private R. Boyle, Northumberland Fusiliers, was admitted into hospital with pleurisy on Tuesday last week, and died on Sunday, after five days illness. He was interred with full military honours at Rugley Cemetery, Staffordshire. Deceased was much respected by his officers and comrades. He was employed by Messrs. J.P. Simpson and Co. Maltsters, Alnwick. 9/9/1916
BREWIS, R. Pte. North'd Fus. Wooperton kia Roll of Honour
Killed

photo published 12/8/1916
Private John W Brewis BREWIS, John W. Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Private John W Brewis Killed.
Information was received on Saturday night by Mr and Mrs Robert Brewis, Green Bat, Alnwick, that their third son, Private John W. Brewis, has been killed in action. Private Brewis enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers and with his Battalion went through several engagements receiving a scalp wound by gunshot in February last. His brother, private Tom Brewis, who enlisted into the same Battalion and was wounded on April 25 of last year. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family in the loss. Private J.W. Brewis was only 20 years of age. 30/9/1916
M. Brodie Wooler BRODIE, Marcus Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Wooler wnd Wooler Soldiers Wounded.
Private Marcus Brodie, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers, of Wooler, was wounded on New Year's Day 22/1/1916
  BROWN, ? Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Private Brown, North'd Fusiliers (New Row, Alnwick), has been wounded in action. 26/8/1916
  BROWN, Frank Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Private F Brown, of Alnwick.
Mrs Isabella Brown, of New Row, Alnwick, has received word from the War Office that her husband, Private Frank Brown, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action on September 2nd, in France. He was only 22 years of age. The deceased worked at Shilbottle Colliery. 23/9/1916
  BROWN, J.A. Rfm. ? North
 Charlton
wnd Rifleman J.A. Brown Wounded.
Miss Brown of North Charlton, has received information that her brother rifleman J.A. Brown has been wounded and is in a military hospital at Lewisham. He is doing as well as can be expected. He went through an operation in France. 29/7/1916
John Leonard Brown BROWN, J.L. Tpr. 2nd Life Guards Amble
(Radcliffe)
dow Roll of Honour.
Killed.
Trooper J.L. Brown, 1st Life Guards, Amble, died of wounds in France 5/2/1916
  BROWN, John L/Sgt   Alnwick wnd Roll of Honour.
Local Killed and Wounded Heroes.

Lance Sergeant John Brown, only son of Mrs Brown and the late Mr John Brown, Hotspur place, Alnwick, has been wounded in action and is now in Orpington Hospital, England. Lance Sergeant Brown is wounded in both legs by shrapnel. This is the second time he has been wounded in action. The first time being in January last when he was shot through the ear 30/9/1916
  BROWN, M.  Dvr  ASC  wnd  Driver M. Brown, Army Service Corps, is reported wounded. 22/7/1916 
Edgar Burn Alnwick BURN Edgar  Pte  MGC  Alnwick  kia  Private Edgar Burn, Alnwick.
Private Edgar Burn, 22 years of age, son of the late Roger Burn, of Dodd's Lane, Alnwick, whose death we reported last week, joined the Northumberland Fusiliers, and was trained at Rothbury and other places. He was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps at Grantham, and went to France in February last. He served as apprenticeship with Mr T.W. Willcox, watchmaker and jeweller, Market Place, Alnwick. He was a nephew of Mr W. Burn, of the Queen's Head Hotel, Alnwick. His officer Second Lieutenant Cornish, has written a sympathetic letter to the deceased's mother, in which she says: — "it is my sad and painful duty to inform you that your son private Burn, of the Machine Gun Corps, late Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action on 3 September. I am sorry I have been so long in writing to you, but is section officer was killed the same day, so we were unable to trace the address of any of his relatives. We all very keenly feel his loss, and especially myself, because he and I both came from the Northumberlands. All join in offering our deepest sympathy to you in your great loss." 7/10/1916
Butters J.K. BUTTERS, J.K. L/Cpl. North'd Fus Longhoughton kia Roll of Honour
Killed
photo
29/7/1916?

A Longhoughton Soldier killed.
Sad news was received on Thursday morning in the village of Longhoughton by the relatives of Lance Corporal J.K. Butters, stating that he had been killed in action. Lance Corporal Butters was in the Tyneside Scottish. 10/6/1916
  CAIRNS A.L.  Pte  DWR  Rothbury wnd  Private S. Ainsley (Amble); A.L. Cairns (Rothbury), Northumberland Fusiliers, attached to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, have been wounded. 7/10/1916 
  CAIRNS, J.R.M.  L/Cpl.    Alnwick  wnd  Lance Corporal J.R.M. Cairns, Alnwick.
Mrs Cairns of Beale's yard, Alnwick, has received news that her husband Lance Corporal J.R.M. Cairns has been wounded, and is now lying in Northern Hospital, Leicester. 30/9/1916 
  CAMBELL, R.P. Lieut North'd Fus. Alnwick
&
Berwick
wnd Lieutenant R.P. Campbell.
News has been received by Mrs Campbell, Church Street, Berwick, that her son, Lieutenant R.P. Campbell, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been severely wounded — a gunshot wound in the head — and is now lying in hospital Rouen. Lieutenant Campbell joined the Northumberland Fusiliers at the outbreak of the war as a Private, and got his commission shortly afterwards. Prior to enlisting he was a dental surgeon with Mr R.R. Riddell, dentist, Berwick. He was a member of the Berwick Rowing Club. Lieutenant R.P. Campbell is a son of the late Mr James Campbell, formerly of Alnwick, and who after leaving the town was in business as a tailor and outfitter at Berwick. He was identified with the Artillery volunteer movement there and held the rank Battery Sergeant Major. Lieutenant Campbell is cousin of our townsman, Mr Jack T. Willcox 23/9/1916
Thomas Carlisle RFC CARLISLE, Thomas Flt-Sgt. Royal Flying
 Corps
Alnwick died Alnwick aviator's death in France. Promising career cut short.
   The very sad news was conveyed to Mr J. Carlisle, Alnwick stationmaster on Wednesday, that his fourth son, Flight-Sergeant Thomas Carlisle, had died in France on Friday last week, his death been the result of an accident. The young man had a very promising career before him. As a boy and a scholar of the Duke School, he displayed considerable intelligence and ability in his studies, being under the tuition of Mr Shelford, the headmaster, when he left school. As a schoolboy he distinguished himself in athleticism by winning the silver challenge cup given by the Duke of Northumberland for running, and his name as a winner is twice inscribed upon the trophy. He was a choir boy in St Paul's Church. He was apprenticed for an engineer in the firm of Mr Stevenson, locomotive engineers, Darlington. He passed through both shops and part of the drawing office. Four years ago he entered into the Royal Flying Corps and his term of service would have expired in August of the present year. He went to France where he sustained an accident to his right hand. He underwent treatment for his injury at the convalescent camp Alnwick, and on Tuesday, 4 July he returned to his depot in France and resumed duty. The story of the accident and Flight-Sergeant Carlisle's death is pathetically told in letters of sympathy, which were sent to his father.
    Major G.F. Pretyman, Major commanding his squadron says: "it is with the deepest regret that I have to inform you of your son's death, which occurred yesterday (Friday). He was going up for a flight on Thursday, and having got up to slight distance the machine lost some of its speed, and fell. He passed away, having suffered no pain. His loss is a very severe one both to the squadron and to the Royal Flying Corps as a whole, and particularly to myself. I had a very high regard for him both as a man and as a pilot. He was recommended for distinction."

One of Flight Sergeant Carlisle's comrades writes:-
10th July, 1916.
Dear Mr and Mrs Carlisle,
it is with sincere regret and deepest sympathy that I have to write to you concerning Tommy's death. You will have heard how the accident occurred.
The smash took place at 11-15 on Thursday, 6th inst., Just about three hours after returning from sick leave. From that time till 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, 8th, I visited him three times each day and once each night. I had several little conversations with him. I asked him once if I could write home for him, and he said yes, adding that I was to say he was quite well. I spoke to the doctors and sisters there and up till about 9:30 am on Saturday they had, so far as I could gather, every hope of his recovery.
Everything that could be done by the doctors was done. After the first day, he was moved from the big ward into a little room and given a sister to look after him alone, as he could not get much sleep. Being by himself he would perhaps have a better chance.
Of course the dislocated left ankle was accompanied by very severe shock, which was what he died from, and his heart had been moved four inches from its normal position and was very much dilated so the doctor said.
At about 11:30 am., Saturday, the hospital people sent over to me saying that Tommy had asked for me, and was in a very bad condition. I went immediately but found that I was too late and that he had lost consciousness. I and Sergt. Harding, another friend, sat by his bed to the last. His was a lovely death the sister said. He was unconscious, but his fine face still wore that fearlessness and boldness.
I did not realise till then what a friend I had lost. I had up till then flown and lived with him for three months. I first knew him in the corps in June, 1914. Every man in the squadron mourned his death. He was liked more than any other man or officer here, and the mechanics who looked after his machines almost worshipped him. He accepted every commission but was given him with true enthusiasm, and carried it out with utter fearlessness. On one occasion he was known to have tackled five German machines single-handed. Two German machines he had at least to his name. The Major here took more interest in him than the majority of the pilots, and realised the valuableness to the extent of recommending him for a commission. That in itself shows with what esteem and appreciation he was regarded. His funeral took place yesterday (Sunday) morning. Everyone who was not actually wanted for work attended. The bearer party consisted of five Flight Sergeants of the squadron. He was laid to rest in the military part of the Baillent cemetery. It was a very impressive ceremony. Every officer, led by the Major, and man walked singly into the grave and saluted.

Flight Sergeant Carlisle was in his 23rd year and was well liked, being always of a bright and cheerful disposition, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Mr and Mrs Carlisle have another soldier son, Robert Henry, who is a sergeant-artificer in the Australian force.   15/7/1916
  CHARLTON, Aidan Wake      Alnwick  wnd  Mr and Mrs R. Charlton, of Stoney Hills, Alnwick, have received official information that their son, Aidan Wake Charlton, has been wounded. 14/10/1916 
  CHISHOLM, T. Pte North'd Fus Alnwick? wnd Private T. Chisholm, Northumberland Fusiliers (enlisted at Alnwick), is reported wounded. 29/7/1916
CHRISP, ? Pte North'd Fus Acklington kia Roll of Honour
Killed

photo published 5/8/1916
  CHRISP, J L/Cpl North'd Fus Chevington Drift kia Roll of Honour
Lance Corporal J. Chrisp, Northumberland Fusiliers, Chevington Drift, has been killed in action.
12/8/1916
Clark B Choppington CLARK, B.   North'd Fus Choppington kia Roll of Honour
Killed

photo published 2/9/1916
Private Christopher Cockburn, Alnwick. COCKBURN, Christopher Pte. North'd Fus Alnwick wnd Private Christopher Cockburn, Alnwick.
Mr and Mrs William Cockburn, Hotspur Street, Alnwick, have received news that their fourth son is at present lying in a military hospital in Kent. It is reported that he is wounded and suffering from shell shock. Private C. Cockburn enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick at the outbreak of the war, and went out with the Battalion when ordered for service in France. Two other sons of Mr and Mrs Cockburn are serving colours, Tom, who is in the Kings Royal rifles, is in France, and the other, Willie, is serving with the Royal Engineers at home, but ready for active service. 22/07/1916
  COLLIER, George Pte A.I.F. Alnwick wnd Private George Collier Wounded.
Mr J.W. Collier of Gosforth that his brother private George Collier, Australian Forces, is in a French hospital with shrapnel wounds in his thigh and neck. He is a native of Alnwick. 19/8/1916
COOK, WILLIAM Pte.   South Broomhill kia Roll of Honour
Killed
Pte. Wm. Cook, South Broomhill 29/4/1916
Stephen Cooper Seaforth Highlanders COOPER, Stephen Pte. Seaforth
 Highlanders
Chillingham wnd

Private Stephen Cooper, of Chillingham..

Private Stephen Cooper’s sister (Mrs Proud of Alnwick) has received news from the chaplain of the hospital in France that her brother is wounded. He is a native of Chillingham, and son of the late Mr Thomas Cooper who was a servant on the, and son of the late Mr Thomas Cooper who was a servant on the Chillingham estate under the late Earl of Tankerville, who came to reside at Dovecot House, Alnwick, where he died last year. 29/1/1916

D Connell Alnwick           connell_d_nf_alnwick_7_oct_1916
  CONNELLY, James Pte. North'd Fus Chevington
Drift
kia  The Broomhill Heroes
......(See SWANN, T.A.) 26/2/1916
 
CONNELLY, Luke Pte. North'd Fus Chevington
Drift
kia Roll of Honour
Killed

photo published 12/8/1916
  COULTHARD, A.  Pte.  7th
North'd Fus 
Alnwick  kia  Private Albert Coulthard.
Official information has been received by Mr and Mrs Coulthard, Market Street, Alnwick, that their son, Private Albert Coulthard, has been killed in action. The young man joined the 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers (territorials) when mobilised at the beginning of the war and went out to France with his battalion on the 20th April last year. The letter from the office of the Secretary of State, says: — "with reference to your enquiries regarding 1948 Private Albert Coulthard, 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers, I am directed to inform you that no further information having been received relative to this soldier, missing on 26th April, the army council have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that his death took place on 26th April. 18/3/1916
Daniel Coyne Alnwick COYNE, Daniel Pte.   7th
North'd Fus  
Alnwick    wnd Private Daniel Coyne.
Information has been received by Mrs and Mr Michael Coyne, Pottergate, Alnwick, that their younger son, Private Daniel Coyne has been wounded. He was struck by a grenade from a German trench, which injured his left hand, destroying three fingers. Private Daniel Coyne joined the Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick at the beginning of the war and went with his Battalion to France. 17/6/1916
  CULLEY, J.M.C.  Capt  R.W.K.  Coupland
 Castle 
kia  Captain J.M.C.Culley.
Capt. J.M.C. Culley, Royal West Kent Regiment killed in action on September 15th, was the youngest son of the late Matthew Culley, of Coupand Castle, Northumberland, the only child of his second wife, Eleanor, daughter of the late George Darling, and sister of the late George Culley, C.B., of Fowberry, Northumberland, to which estate Captain Culley would have in time succeeded, owing to the death of his cousin, Mr George Leather Culley, late Coldstream Guards. He was educated at Cheltenham, and served for some years in the Durham Militia. He went to the front in spring, 1915, with the 9th Battalion Scottish Rifles, and was badly wounded in the following September. He went out again in June last, having then been transferred to the West Kents. Captain Culley was well known in Northumberland and the south-western counties, where he was immensely popular. He was a very keen soldier, and after recovering from his wounds ever eager to get out again. He ended life in the manner he himself would have wished. Captain Culley married in 1914 Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Twynam, of Soberton, Hants, and leaves a son. 30/9/1916 
  CUNNINGHAM, J.D.   Pte.  8th
D.L.I. 
Alnwick   pow  Prisoner of War.
Private J.D. Cunningham, 8th D.L.I. Alnwick
Photo. 1/4/1916
  CUNNINGTON, W.E.  Pte.  20th
Royal
Fusiliers 
Whittingham  wnd  Whittingham Young Man Wounded.
Mr and Mrs Cunnington of Castle Inn, Whittingham, have received a letter from their son, Private W.E. Cunnington, 20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, stating that he has been wounded in the leg and is now in hospital. 25/3/1916 
Ernest Currins Belford CURRINS, E.W. Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
Belford kia Belford Lad Killed.
On Wednesday, the parents of Private E.W. Currins received a letter from the captain of his Battalion the 149th Battalion Machine Gun Company, with the sad news that their son had been killed instantaneously by a trench mortar on May 25th. His captain speaks of him as a sterling soldier, states he was one of their best rangefinders, and a handy man at anything connected with machine guns. Private Currins was home on leave just lately, and had only been a week back to the trenches when he met his death. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved family in the loss of such a promising young man. 3/6/1916
  CURRY, Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
Chevington Drift  dow
The Broomhill Heroes
......(See SWANN, T.A.) 26/2/1916
  
  DALBY, J  Cpl  North'd Fus  Broomhill wnd  Roll of Honour.
Corporal J. Dalby and Private A.R.Taylor, Broomhill, and Private J.Murray, Rothbury, all in the Northumberland Fusiliers, are reported wounded. 15/7/1916 
George Darling Alnwick DARLING, George Sgt. North'd Fus Alnwick wnd Sgt. George Darling, Alnwick
Sgt George darling, of the Northumberland Fusiliers (T.F.) son of Mr Jos. Darling of Bondgate Within, Alnwick, has been invalided home from France and is now in the Orpington and Kent hospital. He was a draper's apprentice with Messrs. Scott and Hunter, and came from a position which he filled in a drapery establishment at Middlesboro, at the outbreak of war, and joined the local Territorials.  1/7/1916
  DARLING, J.A. 2/Lieut KOSB Berwick wnd Berwick Officer Wounded.
Second lieutenant J.A.Darling, K.O.S.B., eldest son of Mr Adam Darling, Bondington, Berwick, has been wounded in the left shoulder and is suffering from shell shock; he was also buried in the earth by the explosion of the shell. He is now in hospital in Manchester. He is 19 years of age. 29/7/1916
  DAVIDSON  Pte  Yorks. R.  Whittingham  wnd  Roll of Honour.
A Whittingham Man.

Mr and Mrs Davidson, Barton, have received news that their son, Private Davidson, serving with the Yorkshire Regiment, has been wounded. 15/7/1916 
  DAVISON, A.  Pte     Eglingham  wnd   Eglingham Soldier Wounded.
Mrs A. Davison, Hall, Eglingham, has received word from her husband Private A. Davison, that he has been wounded and is now lying in the war hospital, Huddersfield 15/7/1916 
  DAVISON, J. H.  Sgt  HLI  wnd  Sergeant J.H. Davison, Highland Light Infantry, has been wounded in France, on September 15, for the third time, and is now in the 2nd General Western Hospital, Manchester. Sergeant Davison is the only son of the late W.W. Davison, for many years manager of Messrs Thompson and Wright and brother of Mrs W.E. Pitt, Percy Villa. 7/10/1916 
James William Davison Hauxley DAVISON, James William Pte. 7th
North'd Fus
Hauxley kia Roll of Honour.
Killed.

Pvte. Jas. Wm. Davidson, 7th N.F. Hauxley, Killed in France. 5/2/1916
  DAVISON, J. W.  Pte  North'd Fus  Belford  wnd  Private J.W. Davison, Belford, and Private A.S. Snowdon, Rothbury, both of the Northumberland Fusiliers, reported wounded. 22/7/1916 
  DEEDES, H.P. Capt. KRRC? West Fenton/
 Wooler
kia Capt H.P. Deedes Killed.
Captain H.P. Deedes, of West Fenton Wooler, has been killed in action. The deceased officer, who was the son of the Rev Philip Deedes, of St Albans, enlisted soon after the outbreak of war in the 60th Rifles as a Private. He was soon granted commission and rose to the rank of Captain. Capt. Deedes took a keen interest in cricket, hockey, and other outdoor sports. He was also much interested in the Glendale Agricultural Society; in fact every movement of the welfare of the district had his wholehearted support. He entered upon the tenancy of West Fenton farm in 1906, and had for some time farmed Whitton Hill, on the Millfield estate. 29/7/1916
  DEFTY, H. Pte KRRC Alnmouth wnd Mr H Defty, station master, Alnmouth, has received word that his son, Private H. Defty, attached to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps was wounded on September 2nd, and is at present in hospital in France. 23/9/1916
  DETCHAN, R.  Sgt    Rothbury  wnd  Rothbury Soldier Wounded.
Sergeant R. Detchan, (Detchon?) of Rose Cottage, Rothbury, son of the late Mr Thomas Detchon, has been wounded for the second time. 7/10/1916 
Dingle Belford DINGLE, Joseph  Pte  North'd Fus  Belford  wnd  Belford Lads Wounded.
Private Joseph Dingle is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Dingle, North Bank, Belford. He enlisted in March, 1915, which was soon as his youthful years would permit him. In the following October he sailed for France, did his share in the great war until April, 1916, when he got wounded, but was soon got into a fit condition, and sent into the firing line again, where he has remained till the middle of this month, when he was knocked out by wounds in the arm. The youthful warrior is unable to write himself so it is feared that the right arm is the injured one. Previous to enlisting he was employed in the Belford Quarry. 30/9/1916
  DIXON, John and William Pte North'd Fus
&
R. Sussex
Amble kia Amble Brothers Killed.
The sympathy of all Amble goes out to the relatives of two brothers killed Private John Dixon, Northumberland Fusiliers, who had previously been home wounded was killed on July 14th and Private William Dixon, Royal Sussex met his death on May 10th. 19/8/1916
George Dodds Hawkhill Farm DODDS, George Pte North'd Fus Hawkhill,
Alnwick
wnd Private George Dodds, Hawkhill,
Northumberland Fusiliers, was wounded in action on September 15th. He is the third son of Mrs and the late Mr Dodds, Hawkhill Farm, near Alnwick, and enlisted on September 7, 1914. 30/9/1916
Donohoe Alnwick DONAHOE, J. Pte 7th
North'd Fus
Alnwick sick An Alnwick Railway Porter in Hospital.
Last week we published the photo of Private J. Donahoe, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers, of Tower Lane, Alnwick. He went through an operation for appendicitis in France, and is now in hospital in Norwich, where he has undergone two operations. His condition was very critical but he is now vastly improved. Hopes are he will be among his friends again shortly. He is a son of Mr and Mrs the late George Donahoe of Alnwick, and before the war worked as a porter at Alnwick Station. 10/6/1916 & 3/6/1916
  DOUGLAS, Frank Sgt. North'd Fus Morpeth kia Sgt. Frank Douglas
Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Thomas Darling, Alnwick, that their nephew Sgt Frank Douglas, of the Tyneside Scottish, has been killed in action, having been struck by shrapnel. He was the third son of Mr James Douglas, 72 Newgate Street, Morpeth. 1/7/1916
  DRYDEN, Robert. F.  Pte  North'd Fus  Ilderton  wnd  Ilderton Soldier Wounded Second Time.
Mr and Mrs Dryden of Ilderton, have received a letter from their youngest son Private Robert F. Dryden, Northumberland Fusiliers, stating that he has been wounded in action and is now in hospital in Manchester, also only 19 years of  age this is the second time he has been wounded. 15/7/1916 
  DUNBAR, George  Pte   DLI  Wooler  dow  Wooler Casualties.
We regret to learn that more local men have lost their lives during the great push, viz: —
...Private George Dunbar, Durham Light Infantry.
It is only about three weeks ago we recorded the death of Mr David Dunbar, by accident, and now his brother's death has occurred in France, at St John's Hospital Etaples, he having died of wounds. Deceased was a second son of Annie and the late Peter Dunbar, formerly of the College Hotel, Wooler, and was 36 years of age. 30/9/1916 
G Dunlop Belford DUNLOP, George  Pte  North'd Fus  Belford  wnd  Belford Lads Wounded.
Private George Dunlop is the younger son of Mr and Mrs Dunlop, the School House Belford, and is another of our brave boys who did not wait to hear the second call for men, but immediately enlisted on hearing the first sounds of his country's need. He went out with the Northumberlands in April, 1915, helped to throw back the Huns when they were madly edeavouring to get through to Calais, and from that time till the day he was wounded, which was about the middle of this month, he has been doing his bit with the exception of a few days when he was home for a short leave. Sometime after going to France, Private Dunlop was made a stretcher bearer, and anyone who has any idea of this awful war may be able in some measure to imagine the painfulness of the duties he will often have had to perform. He is wounded in the right arm and shoulder. Previous to enlisting Private G. Dunlop was a guard on the N.E.R. 30/9/1916
William Dunlop Belford DUNLOP, William Cpl North'd Fus  Belford  wnd  Belford Lads Wounded.
Corporal William Dunlop is a second son of Mr and Mrs Dunlop, the School House, Belford. From the outbreak of the war to the day he enlisted in May, 1915, he was very dissatisfied with himself not being in khaki, but was unable to hold himself in check till the above date, when the tension snapped, and he went off and enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers. He went out to France in July as a Lance Corporal, has got the second stripe up since, took part in the big push till 16th of this month, when he was rendered unfit for duty, by being buried alive in the trenches. Previous to enlisting he was employed by the Rural District Council, as a steam roller driver. Corporal Dunlop has a wife and three sturdy boys, and we, with them, wish him and his stalwart brother, and their three comrades, a speedy recovery, and a safe return when the great struggle is over. 30/9/1916
Alfred Dunn Amble DUNN, Alfred Pte North'd Fus Amble kia Private Alfred Dunn, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Amble), has been killed in action. 26/8/1916

Amble Soldier Sniped.
The many friends of Private Alfred Dunn, Northumberland Fusiliers will regret to learn of his death. He was 20 years of age, and has given his all for his country.
Private R.S. Charlton writing to the widow of Private Dunn states that he was shot by a sniper. He did splendid work. He had heard that Private Dunn was bringing the wounded soldier when he was shot. Already two men had been picked off in trying to do the same. The greatest sympathy is felt with his widow Mrs Alfred Dunn, Queen Street, Amble, and his parents Mr and Mrs Dunn, Albert Street, Amble. 2/9/1916
Private George Dunn of Low Hedgeley DUNN, George Pte. North'd Fus Hedgeley wnd

Hedgeley Soldier in Hospital.

Private George Dunn of Low Hedgeley, enlisted shortly after the outbreak of the war, and went to France with the N.F. in April 1915. He had the misfortune to be wounded on Whit-Monday of the same year, and was in hospital are good many weeks. He again became quite well, and was sent to France in March of this year. He had just been in the trenches a few weeks when he had the misfortune to take trench fever, and is now lying in hospital at Brighton. His friends hope he will soon be restored to perfect health 22/07/1916

dunn_joseph_australians_abbey_lands_alnwick_9_sept_1916 DUNN, Joe Pte A.I.F. Alnwick wnd Alnwick Young Man Wounded.
Mr Dunn, Abbey Lands (late of Canongate), has received word from his son, Joe, in France, saying he has been wounded, and is in the Canadian hospital at Etaples. Private Dunn, after leaving the Duke's School, was employed as a booking clerk on the N.E.R. at several stations, latterly at Sunderland. He left England about three years ago, for Australia, and joined the Australian infantry shortly after war broke out, and after being stationed in the chip, when through the Gallipoli campaign previous to coming to France in April of this year. 9/9/1916
Thomas W. Dunn Rennington DUNN, Thomas W. Pte HLI Rennington
&
Ashington
wnd A Rennington Soldier.
Private Thomas W. Dunn, of the Highland Light Infantry, Ashington (late of Rennington), is in hospital suffering from burns received in the big advance. He joined the Dragoon Guards on September 1, 1914, and was transferred to the Highland Light Infantry. He is progressing favourably. 9/9/1916
John Duns Alnwick DUNS, John Pte.   Alnwick kia Roll of Honour
Killed

Private John Duns, Alnwick 6/5/1916
  EARNSHAW, Oscar Lieut   Amble kia Death Notices.
Killed in action in France, on 2nd ult., Lieutenant Oscar Earnshaw, Imperial Yeomanry, aged 27 years. 8/7/1916
EGDELL, E L/Cpl Scottish
Rifles
Alnwick kia Roll of Honour
Killed

photo published 12/8/1916
  ELLIOTT, T.D. Pte 13th
North'd Fus 
Amble  msg Missing
Private T.D. Elliott,  13th Northumberland Fusiliers
Amble Soldier Missing — Family's Noble Record.

No news has been heard of Private T.D. Elliott, of Amble (who was in action at the front in France) since September 26, 1915, when he was reported wounded and missing. He was a miner at Broomhill colliery, before joining 13th Northumberland Fusiliers last year, and is a member of a family which lived many years in Alnwick. He has had two other brothers wounded, one of whom (William) is at present in the Alnwick Convalescent Camp, the other (Robert) is in training for a return to the front. A third brother is at present in France. It is a noble record on which Mr and Mrs Elliott of 5 Gibson Street, Amble, deserve public congratulation — to have four sons at the front. Thomas, who is now missing, has a wife and three bonnie bairns. That satisfactory news may eventually come, is a wish of all who knew them. Any information will be thankfully received at 5 Gibson Street, Amble. 1/4/1916 Photo exists.
  ERRINGTON  Pte  DLI  Alnwick  wnd  Alnwick Soldier Wounded.
Private Errington, Durham Light Infantry, has been wounded. He was engaged at the Corn Exchange Cinema, Alnwick, as an operator prior to enlisting. 7/10/1916
 
Fairbairn of Ford FAIRBAIRN, G.W. Pte   Ford wnd Home from the Front, recovering 4/3/1916
  FAIRNINGTON, Ted Pte. North'd Fus Wooler wnd

Wooler Man Wounded.

News has been received by his wife that Private Ted Fairnington, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded. It is a gunshot wound in the thigh. The above is a son of Mr Fairnington, an old Wooler Volunteer. 12/2/1916

FALLA, J.W. Pte North'd Fus Belford wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded
Pte. J.W. Falla, N.F., Belford 29/4/1916
J. Farrow Alnwick FARROW, J. Pte.  7th
North'd Fus.  
Alnwick dow 

Alnwick Young Man Dies of Wounds.

Private J Farrow of new Row, Alnwick a young man in the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers was wounded at the front on the 14th inst. and the died on the following night. George Ridley Robinson raining to Mrs Robinson, of new Row, describes how the deceased was wounded about midnight, and attended to in the dugout. He was buried on the 15th, his mates Young, Heslop, and Lorimer being present. Private Farrow star to write a letter to his brother on the night he was wounded, and did not get it finished. He had a Prayer Book in his pocket, which bears the mark wear bullet had struck it. A copy of the unfinished letter was enclosed by the sender of the sad news, and it spoke of how “the further we are getting along the line, the hotter we are getting it. They started with their whiz bangs and they have been at it all along.” 26/2/1916

  FERGUSON, Archbold Pte West Yorks. R. Whittingham wnd It is reported that Private Archbold Ferguson, Whittingham, has been wounded in action. Private A. Ferguson, prior to enlisting into the West Yorks., Was employed as a joiner and cartwright in Mr Joseph ....ren's establishment at Whittingham and was well known at the annual games.  1/7/1916
  FLINTOFF, Randolph     Alnwick kia Randolph Flintoff Killed
Information has been received in Alnwick this (Friday) morning, Randolph Flintoff, son of Mr Churchill Flintoff, Alnwick has been killed in action. 1/7/1916

Death Notices.
Killed in action in France on the 26th? Ult. Lieutenant R. A. Flintoff, East Yorks Regiment, fourth son of the late Churchill Flintoff and Mrs Flintoff, Heighington, County Durham. 8/7/1916
  FORD, James Pte Black
Watch
Coldstream wnd Roll of Honour.
Coldstream Man Wounded.

Private James Ford, Black Watch, son of the late Mr Andrew Ford, plumber, Coldstream, has been wounded for the second time. He had been wounded at Loos and recovered. 9/9/1916
Ford Twizell Belford FORD, W Cpl

Sgt
7th
North'd Fus. 
Twizell Village
Belford
wnd
x2 
Roll of Honour.
Wounded

Corporal W. Ford 7th N.F. Twizell Village, Belford. 26/2/1916

Belford Lads Wounded.
Sergeant William Ford is the third son of Mrs Ford of Twizell Farm, Belford. Previous to the outbreak of war, being in the Northumberland Fusiliers he was called up for home defence, but when volunteers for the front were called for, he was one of the 1st to offer himself. He went out to France in April 1915, was in the big, memorable fight at St Julien within a week of his arrival, and has been through practically every scrap the Northumberlands have been in since. Sergeant William Ford was a private when he went out to France, so he has gained his stripes on the battlefield. Previous to being called up to the colours, Sergeant Ford was a Shepherd, with Mr Coxon, of Bells Hill Farm Belford. He is wounded in the leg. This is the second time the Boches have knocked Sergeant Ford out, as some few months ago he was wounded, but was soon back in the fighting line again. 30/9/1916
James Forest Belford           forest_james_belford_cyclist_7_oct_1916
  FORSTER, Joseph Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Private Joseph Forster Wounded.
In a letter to his wife at Abbey Lands, Alnwick, written in hospital, France, Private Joseph Forster, Northumberland Fusiliers, says: — "just a line to let you know I have been wounded with shrapnel in both feet and two wounds in my right arm. The Doctor says I was very lucky in regard to the wounds in my arm, which had just missed a big vein. I was also very lucky to get off the field, I had to crawl an awful long way on my hands and knees before I was out of danger. I have been under x-rays this morning and hope it will not be long before I am in Blighty again." 30/9/1916
  FORSTER, Thomas Chrisp  AB    Ashington  wnd  Ashington Seaman Badly Wounded.
Thomas Chrisp Forster, Able Seaman, of Ashington has been wounded in action in France losing his right foot. He is the second son of Mr G. Forster, Draper, 38 Woodhorn Road, Ashington. 22/7/1916 
Vincent Furlonger Alnwick FURLONGER, Vincent Pte Grenadier Gds Alnwick kia Private V. Furlonger Killed.
A letter sent by Sergeant A.E.Fox to Mrs Jane Furlonger, Bondgate, Alnwick, received on Saturday morning, states that it was with extreme regret that he had to inform Mrs Furlonger of the death of her son, Vincent. He was killed in action on 15 September. He was a good and reliable man, and his loss would be felt by his comrades. He suffered no pain, his death being instantaneous. He was buried the same day near the spot where he fell. Private Vincent Furlonger was 21 years of age, and previously to enlistment into the Grenadier Guards at the outbreak of the war he was employed as a printer by Messrs Adam Robertson and Son Alnwick. He was the youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr William Furlonger and went to the front last New Year's Day. 30/9/1916
  GEGGIE, G.W.   Pte    Amble  kia  Roll of Honour
Killed

Pte. G.W. Geggie, Amble. 18/3/1916
 
George Gibbison GIBBISON, George L/Sgt North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd

Lance Sergeant George Gibbison, N.F., Alnwick,

has been wounded in action for the 2nd time. He joined the line regiment of the Northumberland Fusiliers 5 years ago, and was serving with his battalion in India, and with it when through several engagements till wounded in the chest in February. After becoming convalescent he returned to the Front, and was again wounded in action at the beginning of the present month, Lance Sergeant G Gibbison is the second son of the late Mr Oswald Gibbison, and of Mrs J. McKenzie, Hotspur Place, Alnwick. 22/07/1916

  GIVENS, William  Cpl  North'd Fus. Alnwick Moor wnd Roll of Honour
Wounde
d
News was received on this (Friday) morning by Mrs G. Wake, Alnwick Moor, that her son, Corporal William Givens, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded in action in France. 15/7/1916 
  GOODFELLOW, William  Pte  North'd Fus.  Alnwick  wnd  Private William Goodfellow.
Has been wounded in action, his wounds being in the face and body. He is the younger son of Mr Adam Goodfellow, Clayport, Alnwick, and soon after the outbreak of war he enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers. He is at  present in hospital at Manchester. This is the second son that Mr Adam Goodfellow has had wounded in action. Adam, the elder brother, a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers having been wounded at Ypres in April last year with many other Alnwick men. 15/7/1916 
  GRAY, Alfred  L/Cpl  DLI  Shilbottle  wnd  Mr Alfred Gray, late of Shilbottle, now living at Pre..wick, has received word that his son, Lance Corporal Alfred Gray, Durham Light Infantry, has been wounded and is in hospital at Liverpool. 14/10/1916 
Jake Gray West Fleetham GRAY, Jake Pte. North'd Fus. West Fleetham wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded
photo 29/7/1916
  GREEN, P  Pte  North'd Fus.  Boulmer  wnd  Roll of Honour
Wounded

photo published 18/3/1916 
Private J. Green, Bilton Banks. GREEN, John Pte North'd Fus. Bilton
Banks
wnd Private J. Green, Bilton Banks.
Mr and Mrs W Green, of Bilton Banks, have received word that their son, Private John Green, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been seriously wounded, and is in Lord Derby's War Hospital, Warrington. 30/9/1916
GREEN, R. L/Cpl. North'd Fus. Bilton
Banks
wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded

photo published 12/8/1916
 Lieutenant Ivor Grey GREY, John Ivor 2/Lieut 7th
North'd Fus. 
Broomhill kia Amble and Broomhill Casualties.
Lieutenant Ivor Grey, son of Mr and Mrs Gray, of the Manor house, Broomhill, has also been killed in action. His death has been confirmed by the military authorities. Among others are Private Buddle, Amble; Private Ireland, Amble; Private Claney, Radcliffe; Private Thomas Douglas, Bondicar; all of the Northumberland Fusiliers. There are others whose names have been mentioned but official confirmation of their death has not been received. 30/9/1916

Second Lieutenant John Ivor Grey.

Mr John Grey, Broomhill, has received official information that his son,2nd Lieutenant John Ivor Grey, was killed in France on the 15th inst. An old Morpeth grammar school boy, he was serving his apprenticeship as a mining engineer, but he joined the Northumberland Fusiliers over a year ago, and was immediately given a commission. 30/9/1916
  GREY, Sybil, Lady Anglo
Russian Ambulance Column
Howick wnd Lady Sybil Grey.
Injured by a Hand Grenade in Russia.

The administration of the Red Cross has been informed that Lady Sybil Grey, representing the British Committee in the Anglo Russian Ambulance Column at the front, has been seriously, but not dangerously wounded during hand grenade practice. It appears that the grenade happened to be thrown through an observation loop hole in an armoured shelter in which the Lady Sybil Grey...... continues...... 8/7/1916
  GRIER, H.D. Brig-Gen   Belford pow Belford Officer Prisoner of War.
Among the prisoners taken with General Townshend by the Turks at Kut-el-Amara is Brigadier General H.D. Grier, C.B., R.A., only brother of Mrs A.F. Nicol, Adderstone Grange, Belford. Brigadier General Grier was twice wounded in Mesopotamia, first at the battle of Ctesiphon and again severely during the bombardment of Kut. He has been with the expeditionary force since the commencement of operations in the Persian Gulf 17/6/1916
  HALEY, Timothy Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Private Timothy Haley
Son of Mr Patrick Haley, Victoria buildings, Alnwick, has been wounded in action, his wounds being in the foot and left shoulder, Private T. Haley invested in the Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside) soon after the outbreak of war, and went to the front with the Battalion. 15/7/1916
J.R. Hall Shilbottle HALL, J.R. Cpl North'd Fus. Shilbottle wnd A Shilbottle Bomber Wounded.
Information has been received by Mr J. Hall, Shilbottle, but is only son Corporal J.R. Hall, has been wounded, and is lying in hospital in England, suffering from a shrapnel wound in the upper jaw. Corporal J.R. Hall is bomber with the Northumberland Fusiliers, and was home on leave in June of this year, when the photo, in another column, was taken, and he was looking exceedingly well. 30/9/1916
John Hall Belford HALL, John S. Cpl North'd Fus. Wooler
&
Alnwick
dow Death Notices.
Died of wounds received in action on 29th ult., Corporal John S Hall number 774 Northumberland Fusiliers, dearly beloved husband of Frances Mary Hall, Berwick Lane, Alnwick, and third son of Mr and Mrs W. Hall, Ramsay house, Wooler. 8/7/1916
  HALL, Thomas L/Cpl North'd Fus. Ashington
&
Alnwick
dow Lance Corporal Thomas Hall.
News has been received by Mrs Hall, Ashington, that her youngest son Lance Corporal Thomas Hall, 2966 Northumberland Fusiliers died in hospital in France, on 17 September. Lance Corporal T.Hall was well known in Alnwick, where he did his training. His brother, Mr Richard Hall, is ????? of the Nag's Head Hotel, at Alnwick. 23/9/1916
  HALL, W L/Sgt   Belford wnd A Belford Lance Sergeant Wounded.
Mr and Mrs R. Hall, High Street, have received word that their son, Lance Sergeant, W. Hall, has been wounded, and is in hospital in Longtown. We have very sorry that the brave boy has met with misfortune. Not so very long ago he was home and report of his visit on that occasion appeared in these columns. 11/3/1916
  HARPER, Maurice H. de J. Surg. R.N. Lesbury kia Former Vicar of Lesbury's Son.
Surgeon Maurice H. de J. Harper, who was reported among "Queen Mary's" killed officers was the son of a former Vicar of Lesbury who was well remembered in the parish. 10/6/1916
Harvey Belford HARVEY, John      Belford
 &
 Lucker
  Roll of Honour.
Private John Harvey, Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly porter at Lucker Station, killed in bombing operations in France. 15/7/1916 & 22/7/1916
  HEDLEY, Frank  Pte    East
Chevington 
dow  Private Frank Hedley, East Chevington, has died of wounds received on September 17. 7/10/1916 
Mark Hedley Amble HEDLEY, Mark Pte 7th North'd Fus. Amble kia Roll of Honour
Killed

Private Mark Hedley, 7th N.F., killed in action in France 5/2/1916
  HENDERSON, A   East Yorks R. Acklington kia Acklington Young Man Reported Killed.
Mr and Mrs A. Henderson, of Bank House Cottages, Acklington, have received word from the War Office that their only son, John Henderson, East Yorks Regiment, who was reported wounded and missing on 22 August 1915 (his 21st birthday) has now been officially reported killed on that date. He enlisted on 27 August, 1914, and went with his regiment to the Dardanelles. 9/9/1916
  HENDERSON, Charles Pte Yorks R. Wooler wnd

Wooler Men.

 Mr and Mrs Thomas Smart of Wooler Mill, have been officially informed that their son Private Andrew Smart of the Yorks, has died of wounds received in action. Private Charles Henderson of the Yorks, has been wounded in the arm, and is now in hospital. 22/07/1916

  HENDERSON, R.  Pte  10th
West
Yorks 
Alnwick  kia  Alnwick Soldier Killed in Action.
Mr and Mrs Richard Henderson, late of the Union Court, Clayport, Alnwick, and now at Ashington, have received intimation from the War office of the death of their youngest son, Robert, who was killed in action on the 3rd March. He joined the 10th West Yorkshire Regiment at the outbreak of the war and has been in France 9 months.  25/3/1916
HETHERINGTON, Thomas
Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick
Moor
dow Roll of Honour
Died of Wounds
photo published 5/8/1916
Harry Hill Belford HILL, Harry Sgt 7th
North'd Fus
Belford Station kia Belford Sergeant Killed.
It was with deep sorrow that the people of Belford and district learned a few days ago that Sergeant Hill, Belford Station, had been killed by a shell whilst in the performance of his duty on Saturday the 12th inst. This gallant young fellow enlisted in the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers on 7th September 1914, went to France in April last, and has been bravely doing his "bit" from that time until the fateful messenger brought the boy's career to an end. Previous to enlisting, Sergeant Hill was employed as a clerk on the North Eastern Railway at Coldstream Station. He was in his 24th year and has been in the service of the company since he was 14 years of age. Harry was a tall, handsome, fine looking, amiable, young fellow and a great favourite with everyone with whom he came into contact. He was a well-known local athlete. An impressive service was held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening last. The Reverend J. Miller took for his text Rev. 21 ch. 4th verse.
The following letters have been received by the parents from France:
I do not know whether or not you will have received the sad news of your dear son. It is a great task to me to write this letter; but I feel that I must do so. I was called yesterday evening to read the burial service over him. His comrades and I feel his loss very much indeed. He was loved and respected by us all. Although words are feeble to express one's deep feelings; yet I wish you to know how much I sympathise with you in this great bereavement. Your son has given his life for God and Country and great will be his reward. His comrades have made a Cross for his grave. May God's grace be abundantly given to you at this hour. — Yours in deep sympathy R.H. Woolridge C.F. United Board Chaplain.
It is with greatest regret that I have to inform you that your son Sergeant Hill, B. Company, was killed instantaneously on Saturday night by the bursting of a shell near him in a trench. His loss I can assure you is greatly felt by both officers and men of this company, for besides being a good soldier he was cheerful and bright at all times. He took the greatest pains in the execution of his duties. Just before his death his last words to me were very characteristic of his thoughtfulness for the welfare of the men under him: "There are plenty of dugouts for the men here, Sir." Allow me to tender to you and yours on behalf of the officers and men of his company, our sincere sympathy in your irreparable loss. We buried your son in Sanctuary Wood. — Yours truly, R. Knowles Teasdale, 2nd Lieutenant. 26/2/1916
Thomas Hill Coldstream Guards Morpeth HILL, Thomas  Pte  Cold Gds  Coalburn,
Morpeth 
wnd  Local Coldstream Guard Wounded.
Private Thomas Hill, Coldstream Guards, son of Mr and Mrs Hill, Coalburn, Morpeth, was wounded in action on 15 September. He is now in hospital in England. Another son, David, has been out since the commencement of the war, being also in the Coldstream Guards. The are both are well known in the Alnwick and Morpeth districts. 7/10/1916
Corporal Richard Hindhaugh. HINDHAUGH, Richard Cpl North'd Fus Bilton
Banks
wnd Corporal Richard Hindhaugh.
In a letter to his father Mr John Hindhaugh, Bilton Banks Colliery, his son Corporal Richard Hindhaugh, Northumberland Fusiliers, states that he is in hospital at Birkenhead. He received a wound in the shoulder in the battle on the Somme. He is 23 years of age, and was working as a miner at Shilbottle colliery previous to enlistment at the beginning of the war. 30/9/1916
  HINDMARSH, R  Tpr  RHG  Whittingham  wnd  Whittingham
Official news stating that Trooper R. Hindmarsh Horse Guards, is severely wounded has been received by his relatives at Whittingham 30/9/1916 
  HINSON, T. Pte 14th
North'd Fus
Wooler wnd Wooler Soldiers Wounded.
Private T. Hinson, 14th Northumberland Fusiliers of Wooler, has been wounded. Two of his brothers are on service, and three are "Derbyites"  22/1/916
Joseph Holand Felton HOLLAND, J. Pte North'd Fus. Felton dow Roll of Honour.
Private J. Holland, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Felton) is reported to have died of wounds. 15/7/1916
  HOUSBY, Percy CSM North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Company Sergeant Major Percy Housby
Mr and Mrs Robert Housby, Percy Street, Alnwick, received information on Tuesday that their eldest son, company Sergeant Major Percy Housby, had been wounded in action, and is now lying in hospital in France. When war was declared he joined the 7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick, and went with it when ordered to France in April 1915. He was engaged in the heaviest battles in which his battalion took part, and in which so many of our North Northumberland lads lost their lives.   1/7/1916
  HUNTLEY, John R.  Pte  North'd Fus  Shilbottle  wnd  Shilbottle Soldier Wounded.
Private John R Huntley, Northumberland Fusiliers, Shilbottle, has been wounded by shrapnel in the left foot, and is lying in hospital in France. 7/10/1916
 
C Hunter Beadnell           hunter_c_beadnell_23_sept_1916
F. Hunter Beadnell           hunter_f_beadnell_23_sept_1916
  HUNTER, J    North'd Fus  Belford  wnd  Information has been received by Mr Hunter, West Herton, Belford, that his son Private J. Hunter, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded and is in hospital in Sheffield. 14/10/1916 
  HUNTER, Robert How Rfn KRRC Millfield kia Robert How Hunter, Kings Royal Rifles.
The above son of Mr A. Hunter, schoolmaster, Millfield, was killed in action on the 17th inst. he was 27 years of age, and a very promising career was in front of him had he been spared. 30/9/1916
  HUNTER, William Sgt. 10th
North'd Fus.
Whittingham wnd

Callaly Wounded Soldier.

Mr and Mrs Hunter, Callaly Mill, near Whittingham, have received a letter from their son, Sergeant William Hunter, 10th N.F., stating that he has been wounded in the leg. The bullet has been extracted, and he is progressing favourably. 22/1/1916

  INGLIS, Andrew Pte. KOSB Alnwick wnd
&
msg
Alnwick Young Man Missing.
Mr and Mrs Archibald Inglis, 21 Howick Street, Alnwick, have received word from the War Office that their son, Private Andrew Inglis, King's Own Scottish Borderers, is wounded and missing. 9/9/1916
Alnwick Moor, Piper William Inglis INGLIS, William Piper   Alnwick
 Moor
wnd An Alnwick Moor Piper's Wounds.
Writing recently to his home on Alnwick Moor, Piper William Inglis said: I have been wounded. I have been shot through both legs, and also got a shrapnel wound on left thigh; but I am going on as well as can be expected. I have suffered a good deal of pain in my left knee this last few days. I was lucky to escape with my life. In fact it was a mystery to me how I did escape, as I fear I am one of the very few that is left. It was terrible, the machine guns were playing on us all the time, also shrapnel bursting right and left. It was on the 1st July when the big advance started. The Germans were pushed back, but at what a cost. I think they suffered worse than we did. They got a terrible bombarding from our artillery. I went all the way across to the German lines with a bullet wound through my left leg, and was just in the act of blowing up my pipes to play the charge when I was struck by shrapnel. It felt as if something a ton weight had hit me. Luckily for me it knocked me into a shell hole, which sheltered me from the German bullets, which were coming like a shower of hailstones. It was in coming out I got hit in the left leg with an explosive bullet. I can't remember what happened after that. One thing I have been lucky in that it missed the joint each time. I was a few days in one of the best hospitals. You will see by my address I am back in old Blighty again. We are close to London. The London people give us a splendid reception. It is at Hampstead where we are. There is no end of nurses here.
Piper Inglis is now at the Military Hospital, New End, Hampstead, London. 29/7/1916
  IRELAND, William  Pte  North'd Fus  Amble  dow  Amble Soldier's Death.
Private William Ireland, Northumberland Fusiliers, died of wounds received in action on 17 September 1916. 7/10/1916
  IRWIN, Ronald  Rev  Meerut
Div. 
Alnwick  near
miss! 
Reverend Ronald Irwin's Narrow Escape.
The Reverend Ronald Irwin, chaplain to the Meerut Division of the Indian Expeditionary Force, now in Mesopotamia, and formerly curate at Alnwick Parish Church, had a narrow escape while in the trenches. A bullet went through his coat, hit his notebook, and glanced off. His many friends in Alnwick will congratulate him upon his good luck. 1/4/1916 
Andrew Jobson Alnwick JOBSON, Andrew Pte 18th
Yorkshire R.
Alnwick msg Pte. Andrew Jobson, 18th Yorks., of Alnwick. Missing since 26th Sept. 22/1/1916
George Jobson           jobson_george_nf_alnwick_3_june_1916
Johnson Alnwick JOHNSON, W. Pte. ASC Glanton/
Alnwick
wnd

Glanton Soldier Wounded.

Private W. Johnson, A.S.C., grandson of the late W. Johnson, and of Mr Jos. Binns, Alnwick. 12/2/1916

JOHNSTONE, Robert Pte.   Chevington Woodside wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded
Pte. Robt. Johnstone, Chevington Woodside, Wounded. 12/8/1916
  KELLY , J.W. Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
Alnwick  wnd  Roll of Honour
Wounded
Pvte. J. W. Kelly, 7th N.F., Alnwick. 1/4/1916
James Kerr South Broomhill KERR, James   North'd Fus. South
Broomhill
msg The War Office reports as missing Private James Kerr, Tyneside Scottish 19/8/16

Private J. Kerr, Tyneside Scottish, Broomhill. Should anyone recognise the photo and know anything of him, Mr Kerr of South Broomhill, Acklington, will be thankful for news. 26/8/1916
Kidd Rothbury MGC KIDD, L. Pte?
7th
North'd Fus.
 (MGs)
Rothbury wnd 

Rothbury Soldier in Hospital.

Mrs Kidd, of 4 New Bridge Street, Rothbury, has received news of Machine-Gunner L. Kidd, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers, who went out to France last April. Word comes from the War office, that he is now lying in St Andrews hospital, Dollis Hill, London. He is gone through an operation and word has been received that he is doing well. 26/2/1916

William Knox Alnwick KNOX, William  Pte  North'd Fus.   Alnwick
Moor 
wnd  An Alnwick Moor Family.
Private William Knox, Northumberland Fusiliers, third son of Mr John Knox, Alnwick Moor, was wounded in action in France, on September 15th, and Private James Tweedy, also the Northumberland Fusiliers, son-in-law of Mr John Knox was killed on the same day. Private Knox enlisted soon after the outbreak of war, over eleven months has been at the battle front. 30/9/1916
  LAIDLER, William  Pte  North'd Fus.   Ellingham  wnd  Private William Laidler of Ellingham Killed.
It is with deep regret that we record the death of Private William Laidler, eldest son of Mr A. Laidler, gardener, Sheraton Hall, Castle Eden, Durham. Deceased was 35 years of age and unmarried, served his time to be gardener at Ellingham Hall Gardens and was also for some considerable time at Doxford Hall. Previous to joining the army he was in the employment of Mr Anthony Wilkinson, Castle Eden, Durham. Shortly after the outbreak of hostilities he joined the Northumberland Fusiliers and had seen much service with them, being severely wounded at a Loos last autumn. After recovering he was sent out to France again to rejoin his Regiment, and again he was in much of the desperate fighting which has recently taken place on the British front. Last week the sad news reached his parents, that he had been killed during bombing operations on June 25th. A strange coincidence is that Laidler joined the army on Sunday and was wounded and killed on that day. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives who were well known in Ellingham and Beadnell. 15/7/1916 
  LAMB, Thomas 2/Lieut KOYLI Warkworth died Death Notices.
Nottingham, ClipstoneeCamp, on the 30th ult., Accidentally killed at bomb practice, aged 20 years, Second Lieutenant Thomas Lamb, King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry, son of Mrs R..., Bristol and grandson of the late Henry Lamb, Warkworth, Northumberland. 8/7/1916Camp, on the 30th ult., Accidentally killed at bomb practice, aged 20 years, Second Lieutenant Thomas Lamb, King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry, son of Mrs R..., Bristol and grandson of the late Henry Lamb, Warkworth, Northumberland. 8/7/1916
  LAMB, Walter  Lieut  North'd Fus.  Warkworth  kia  Warkworth Officer Killed in Action.
News was received on Monday by Councillor W. Lamb, Warkworth, that one of his sons Lieutenant Walter Lamb, had been killed in action in France. The deceased enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers, and was connected with the  machine gun section. 15/7/1916 
  LEATHER, E.A. Major 27th
North'd Fus.
Belford kia

Major E. A. Leather.

Major E.A. Leather, reported killed in action in France on February 10th, was the 3rd son of the late Mr F.J. Leather, of Middleton Hall, Belford, Northumberland, and of Mrs Leather, of the Friary, Tick Hill, Rotherhamm, and married in 1904 Mildred, daughter of Mr Charles Harrison, of Beacon Grange, Hexham. Born in 1868, he served during the South African war with the Militia Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, retiring in 1908. On the outbreak of the present war he joined the 11th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, and obtained his majority in October, 1914. Later he was transferred to the 27th Battalion of the same regiment, with which he was serving at the time of his death. Major Leather was one of six brothers, all of whom served in the South African war and also in the present one. three of them have now lost their lives in the service of their country and a fourth has been severely wounded. 19/2/1916

  LIMONT, William Eric 2/Lieut North'd Fus. Alnwick
Newcastle
kia Second Lieutenant William Eric Limont..
Second Lt William Eric Limont, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. He was the only son of the late, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. He was the only son of the late DrrJames Lamont, Queen Square, and MrsJames Lamont, Queen Square, and Mrs Limont 27, Eskdale Terrace Newcastle, and a grandson of the late Rev William Limont who for many years was minister at Clayport Presbyterian Church, Alnwick. 29/7/1916
  LINDSAY, David Capt North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Capt D. Lindsay 16th Northumberland Fusiliers, wounded.
Among the names on the official casualty list appears that of D. Lindsay, 16th Northumberland Fusiliers (1st Newcastle Commercials), who has been wounded. Capt. Lindsay came to Alnwick over three years ago from Coventry as an officer in Excise. He was in the South African War with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. When the present war broke out he volunteered and enlisted as a private in the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers  (1st Newcastle Commercials Battalion). His promotion was rapid; and as Captain went out with his battalion to the front. Capt. David Lindsay is well known and much esteemed in Alnwick. 8/1/1916
  LIPTON, Selwyn     Harrogate
and Alnwick
dow Died from Wounds.
There has passed away in Sheffield Hospital, from wounds received in action on December 20, Selwyn, son of Alice and the late Frank Lipton, of Harrogate, and nephew of Mr and Mrs Sanderson, Alnwick Castle Gardens. Deceased had two brothers in the army - one a prisoner of war and one in France, also twelve cousins serving their country. 22/1/1916
  LOCKEY, Frank Pte DLI Alnwick
&
Durham
kia Killed in Action.
News has been received at Durham that Private Frank Lockey, elder son of Mr F. Lockey, grocer, of Durham, has been killed at the front.

The deceased was a member of the Durham Light Infantry. He was the eldest son of Mr Francis Lockey, of Durham, formerly of Alnwick, and deep sympathy is expressed with the family. The late Mr Lockey identified himself with the Pals along with many other young men of the city of Durham soon after the beginning of hostilities, and was with them at Cocken Hall Camp, Ripon, Salisbury Plain, and in Egypt, and the regiment reached France some few months ago. He was well-known in Durham and held in high esteem. 3/6/1916
  LORIMER, James  Pte  North'd Fus.  Shilottle  wnd  Private James Lorimer, Northumberland Fusiliers, who was wounded in the big push on September 15th, is in hospital. Previous to joining the army he was employed at Shilbottle Colliery
7/10/1916 
  LOWES, R.T. Cpl   Alnwick and
 Morpeth
kia Corporal R.T. Lowes.
Corporal R.T. Lowes, of Morpeth, has been killed in action recently. Deceased lived in Alnwick for seven months and made some close friends. The Rev. Joseph Miller made reference in church in touching terms to the deceased, and announced that Cpl Lowes was buried in presence of his commanding officer and several of his comrades the previous Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Lowes have received many letters of sympathy. The chaplain says "Colonel Jackson has asked me to tell you that he feels that he has lost one of the finest men in the battalion, and one whom it will be hard to replace." 15/7/1916
Fred Lundy LUNDY, Fred Cpl North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Roll of Honour. Killed. Corp. Fred Lundy, Alnwick.
Alnwick soldier killed. Official information has been received by Mrs Lundy, of Alnwick, that her husband Cpl F. Lundy, of the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (previously reported wounded and missing), was killed in action in France, on 4th March last.   8/1/1916
  LYALL, James Kennedy 
(+ brother Ralph, wnd.)
Pte  7th
North'd Fus. 
Berwick  kia 

Berwick Soldier Killed.

News has been received at his home in Berwick that Private James Kennedy Lyall (21), Baker, of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers has been killed in action. His brother Ralph of the same Battalion as seen much active service, and is at present in hospital suffering from nervous shock. 26/2/1916
  LYALL, R Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
? wnd Private R. Lyall 1573 and Private G. Young 2543 7th Northumberland Fusiliers are reported wounded 22/1/1916
  LYONS, J. Sgt North'd Fus. Alnwick dow Mrs J. Lyons, daughter of Mr Newbury, Fenkle Street, Alnwick, has been officially informed that her husband Sergeant J.Lyons of the Tyneside Scottish, died of wounds received in action on August 12th. 19/8/1916
  Matthewson, F. Pte KRRC Alnwick wnd Mrs A. Matthewson, of 17a, Narrowgate, has received official news that her husband, Lance Corporal F.  Matthewson, King's Royal Rifle Corps, is in Birmingham hospital, having received wounds through the right thigh. 23/9/1916
  Matthewson, T. Pte KOSB Felton wnd Private T. Matthewson.
Mrs Julia Matthewson, of Wardle's Yard, Felton has received word that her husband, Private T. Matthewson, of the King's Own Scottish Borderers has been invalided home from the front, where he had been for six months in the firing line, and took part in the "big push". He was in the hottest part of the fighting. He describes the last two months as having been terrible night and day, but is glad to say their work was a great success. He has been in a French hospital seven days, and came over to hospital at Eastleigh Hants, and is hoping to come North soon. 9/9/1916
A. MacGill North Broomhill MacGILL, A Gnr RGA North
Broomhill
dow Roll of Honour
Gunr. A. MacGill R.G.A. North Broomhill, died of wounds 9/9/1916 (An error? MacGill appears to have survived the war??)
  McDOUGAL, H.  L/Cpl  Otterburn  dod  Otterburn Soldier's Death.
 Lance Corporal Richard H. McDougal, of Otterburn, has died from dysentery. 1/4/1916
  MERIVALE, J.W.  Capt  North'd Fus.  Togston  kia  Amble and Broomhill Casualties.
Captain J.W. Merivale, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. His parents Mr and Mrs Merivale, of Togston Hall, have received the sad news from the War Office. 30/9/1916 

Captain J.W. Merivale.
Captain J.W. Merivale, who was reported killed, was born on June 6, 1887, and was the third surviving son of Mr and Mrs Merivale, of Togston, Northumberland. He was educated at Alnmouth, St Edward's School, and Queen's College Oxford, taking his degree in 1902. An Oxford he was a member of the O.T.C., And upon leaving to become an articled clerk with Messrs. Wilkinson and Marshall, solicitors, Newcastle, he obtained a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers, retiring in 1912, when he had completed his articles. He joined immediately upon the outbreak of war, and took part in the second battle of Ypres in April 1915, when he was wounded. In September of that year he returned to the front, and served through the winter. He was killed in action on September 15, at the head of his company. He married in 1913, Blanche, daughter of Mr G.H. Liddell, and leaves one daughter. 7/10/1916
  MIDDLEMAS, George Pte KOSB Warkworth wnd Warkworth Man Wounded.
Private George Middlemas, King's Own Scottish Borderers, has been wounded for the second time. He is now in Southsea Operating Hospital, where eleven pieces of shrapnel have been extracted. He received his wounds in Mametz Wood. 9/9/1916
MIDDLEMAS, T. Pte. North'd Fus. Lemington
Hill
Head
wnd Roll of Honour
photo published 12/8/1916
Embleton Quarry Employee Wounded.
Mr Middlemass, Lemmington Hill Head, has received news that is only son, Private T. Middlemass, brigade wiring section Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Embleton Quarry. 12/8/1916
econd Lieutenant W.H. Milburn, Suffolk Regiment. MILBURN, W.H. Lieut. Suffolk R. Alnwick kia

Second Lieutenant W.H. Milburn, Suffolk Regiment.

News has been received by Mr and Mrs Joseph Milburn, Duke Street, Alnwick of the death of their son Lieutenant William Hudson Milburn, who was killed in action on the 16th inst. Second Lieutenant W.H. Milburn was a younger son of Mr J. Milburn, sanitary inspector of the town, and had a promising career before him. He was educated at the Duke School, where he proved a successful student. He thence went to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, to complete his education. At the outbreak of the war he was science master at Framlington College, Suffolk. He was a B.A. of Cambridge, and a prizeman of the Emmanuel College. He got his blue for football, and was captain of the college XI. He enlisted into the Suffolk Regiment, and with it went to the Front. When a scholar at the Duke School he also distinguished himself as an athlete, and won several prizes. He was also prominent on the field as a cricketer. The deepest regret is felt by all who knew him at his untimely loss, and sincere sympathy will be extended to his bereaved parents. 22/07/1916

  MILES, Hugh Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick kia See Anderson, W. 11/3/1916
John Moffatt Cawledge Park           moffatt_john_cawledge_park_alnwick_22_july_1916
Private P.E. Moir. MOIR, Peter Eadington Pte KOSB Alnwick msg Private P.E. Moir.
Mr and Mrs Alex Moir, Marketplace, Alnwick, have received the unwelcome news, through an official source, that their third son, Peter Eadington, a private in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, is missing since July 17. He enlisted 18 months ago into the 1st King's Own Scottish Borderers at Edinburgh. After enlistment he went with his Regiment to the Dardanelles, and went through several engagements with his Battalion there. After two months in Egypt's he went from there to France, was in the first 10 days of the Somme fighting, and missing from the above date. Private Peter Moir, an old Duke's School scholar, was well known in Alnwick, and much respected amongst the younger men, and the news that he is among the missing will be received with deep regret, while their hope will be that he is still among the living. Private Moir when in Alnwick was identified with athleticism, and prominently with the Amateur Swimming Club, of which he was captain, and was a winner of the Grey Challenge Cup three times at the annual galas by which achievement it became his absolute property. He served as apprenticeship for a watchmaker with Messrs. Fairgrieve Bros, Narrowgate, and afterwards for a period of two years he managed the branch establishment of Mr R.K.Akeroyd, at Amble. Lance Corporal Val. W. Moir, enlisted into the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick two years ago, and is now serving in France, attached to the 7th West Ridings. Private Frank Moir is serving in France with the M.T.A.S.C., with the Canadian Heavy Artillery. 23/9/1916
  MOIR, W. Pte North'd Fus. Acklington wnd Northumberland Fusiliers.
Private W. Moir, 2964, Acklington, and Private M Wilson, 1679, Alnwick, reported wounded. 23/9/1916
Michael Moore Alnwick MOOR Michael  Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick  wnd  Private M. Moore of Alnwick Wounded.
Mrs Moore of 13 Hotspur Street, Alnwick, on Wednesday night received word from the Stobhill Military Hospital, Glasgow, that her son, Private Michael Moore of the Northumberland Fusiliers has arrived there wounded. He was shot through the left hand in the charge. He worked at Shilbottle Colliery, before joining the army. 15/7/1916
  MURPHY, Thomas Pte North'd Fus. Shilbottle? kia A Shilbottle Miner Killed.
Private Thomas Murphy of the Northumberland Fusiliers, is reported to have been killed in action. Previous to enlisting he worked as a miner at Shilbottle pit, and was married to a daughter of the late Walter Young Lockey, Alnwick Moor. He was a member of the Veterans Organisation, and then joined the National Guard subsequently becoming attached to the old Militia Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers at East Boldon he was in the front with a draft from that Battalion. 29/7/1916
  MURRAY, J. Cpl  North'd Fus  Rothbury wnd  Roll of Honour.
Corporal J. Dalby and Private A.R. Taylor, Broomhill, and Private J. Murray, Rothbury, all in the Northumberland Fusiliers, are reported wounded. 15/7/1916 
neal_james_colstream_guards_longframlington NEAL, James  Pte  Cold Gds  Longframlington  wnd   A Longframlington Guardsman.
Mr John Neal, of Salisbury House, Longframlington, has received official intimation that his son, Private James Neal, of the Coldstream Guards, has been wounded. He is at present in hospital in France, suffering from a broken arm and wounds in leg. Private Neal joined the Army in August, 1915, and was previously employed at Longframlington Colliery. 7/10/1916
  NEILSON, N.C. Cpl. 21st Royal
Fusiliers
(Public Schols)
Alnmouth kia

Corporal Neilson, Alnmouth.

Killed in action, on the 5th of every, in France, Corporal N.C. Neilson, 21st Battalion Royal Fusiliers (4th Public Schools), second son of W.B. Neilson, Alnmouth, late mining engineer, Chopwell, Durham. 19/2/1916

John Nesbitt Tyneside Scottish NESBITT, John Pte. North'd Fus. Newcastle &
Alnwick
wnd Private John Nesbitt, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded in action and is now lying in hospital. He is the younger son of Mr Peter Nesbitt, night station master at the Central Station, Newcastle. Private Nesbitt at the outbreak of the war enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers, and was trained at Alnwick. He is well-known to many people in the town and district. His older brother Sgt William Nesbitt, is serving in the same regiment. 29/7/1916
newbury_alnwick_assembly_rooms NEWBURY, Thomas Frederick Pte. 2nd
North'd Fus.
Alnwick kia Private T. Frederick Newbury.
Mr and Mrs Newbury, Black's Buildings, Alnwick has been officially informed that their only son, Private Thomas Frederick Newbury, 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, who was reported as missing since May 8th, 1915 is now reported as having been killed in action on that date. His father, Sergeant J.C. Newbury, served with the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, and was discharged to a pension on 24th March, 1898 after being for some years with the 3rd Battalion at Alnwick. 17/6/1916
Robert Newton Alnwick NEWTON, Robert Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick wnd Private R. Newton Wounded. Formerly of Alnwick.
Mr George H Newton, formerly of Alnwick, who served in the D company 7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and was subsequently in the drum and fife band of the 6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, forwards us a copy of a letter from his brother, Private Robert Newton, of the Northumberland Fusiliers in which he states that he went in action on 12 July, and was in the trenches when the German started shelling and continued the whole night long until daylight. He was buried twice in the trench, but managed to get out safely. He was wounded between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning. Some Hun shot him through the right leg "I left the boys of the Old and Bold still sticking in." He says "and fighting hard." He expected to be in England at any time. Private Robert Newton was a native of Alnwick. He was formerly errand boy with Mr J.W. Allan, grocer, and went to Armstrong's Works, Newcastle, over four years ago as a striker. This is the second time he has been in France, having undergone an operation to his right leg at Armstrong College Hospital, some six months ago. 29/7/1916
  NICHOL, William L/Cpl 7th
North'd Fus.
Elsdon kia Death Notices.
killed in action in France, on the 17th ult., Lance Corporal William Nichol, eldest son of Andrew and Jane Nichol, Grasslees , Elsdon 8/7/1916
ichol_w_rifle_brigade_rothbury NICHOL,         nichol_w_rifle_brigade_rothbury_23_sept_1916
  NISBIT, John Pte North'd Fus. Longhoughton msg Longhoughton Soldier.
Mrs Nisbet, Low Stead Halton, has received information from the war office that her only son Private John Nisbet, Tyneside Scottish has been missing since the first July, 1916. 19/8/1916
  ORD, F.  Rfm    Newham Mill 
Chathill?
kia  Rifleman F. Ord, Newham Mill, has been killed. 14/10/1916 
  PADLEY, R.A.  Pte  London R.  Wooler  wnd  Wooler Lad Wounded.
This week, we regret to have to announce that Private R.A. Padley, son of Mr F.R. Padley, chemist, Wooler, has been wounded. A letter received by Mr Padley from a companion of his son, says they were proceeding along a communications trench, when stopped by a German bombing party. They contested them, but eventually had to retire. Just before, "Bob" had been hit through the neck and back by a sniper, and was unable to stand. Although efforts were made to get him away it was found to be impossible owing to the rough and broken state of the trench, and the advance of the enemy, it can therefore be concluded that he has been taken prisoner. Private Padley was in the civil service in London, and joined the Queen's Westminster's territorials soon after the outbreak of the war, and has had considerable experience since then. First he went to M...? where he was on garrison duty for ? Months. His regiment was then transferred to Egypt, subsequently then going to the Dardanelles, where he was an active service for ? months. From there he went to Madras and then back to Egypt eventually returning to France, where, after an eventful time whilst anticipating the forward movement, was wounded as above on Saturday, 1st July. We feel certain that Mr and Mrs Padley will have the sincere sympathy, in this trying time, and let us trust that better news may come to them shortly. Private Padley was a former pupil at the Duke School, Alnwick, a bright lad and beloved by all who knew him. He is 22 years of age. 15/7/1916 
William Kennedy Paton Alnwick PATON, William Kennedy     Alnwick   Roll of Honour
Died of wounds

Private Wm. Kennedy Paton 9/9/1916
  PATTERSON, E. L/Cpl. North'd Fus. Ashington wnd Ashington soldier wounded.
Lance Corporal E. Patterson, N.F., Garden City Ashington has been wounded in the recent fighting and is also suffering from shell shock. He is in hospital in Southport. 29/7/1916
  PATTERSON, Edwin H.  Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
Seahouses  kia  Private E.H. Patterson, Sea Houses.
Mr and Mrs James Patterson of Seahouses have received official intimation of the death of their son, Private Edwin H. Patterson (Ebbie), of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers. Private Patterson been missing since 26 April 1915, and the army council now intimates that the have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead. Lord Kitchener also writes to the parents "The king commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of his Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow." Private Patterson was a member of the Territorial Force and with the rest of his battalion volunteered for active service when war broke out. He met his death is believed from a shell explosion not long after arriving at the front in April, 1915. He was a fine type of soldier manly fellow highly esteemed by all, and loved by those who knew him intimately. His parents bare their loss bravely knowing he has given his life in a noble cause. Another son, Sergeant Harry Patterson, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers, has been at the front since last April and was recently home on leave. 18/3/1916
  PATTINSON, Robert B. Pte North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Private R.B. Pattinson Killed in Action.
Mr George Pattinson, manager of Lloyds bank, Alnwick, has received information from the War Office, that his eldest son, Private Robert B. Pattinson, was killed in action. Mr Pattinson first received news of a month ago, through a private source that his son was missing, but only on Thursday was the news of his death officially confirmed Private R.B. Pattinson was only 23 years of age. He was educated at the Duke's school, and when war broke out he enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers, and it is training in Alnwick. He went out to the fighting line in France with his Battalion. The young man was well known and was very highly esteemed by everyone. 2/9/1916
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Private J.W. Pattison, Northumberland Fusiliers PATTISON, J.W. Pte North'd Fus. Amble msg Amble Man Missing.
The friends of Private J.W. Pattison, Northumberland Fusiliers, have received an intimation to the effect that he has been missing since July 1st. Any information regarding him will be gladly received by his wife, Mrs Patterson, 13 Turner Street, Amble. 9/9/1916
  PAYNTER, Francis Pendarvis  Major R.F.A.  Low Fell and
 Alnwick
kia Alnwick Officer Killed.
News was received on Thursday morning by Mrs Paynter, Low Fell, of the death in action of her husband Major Francis Pendarvis Paynter. This news was communicated in a letter from the General commanding the Northumberland Howitzer Battery with which the late officer was connected. Death was due to injuries to the head caused by a bursting shell while in action. Major Paynter was the youngest son of the late Mr John de Camborne Paynter of Belvedere, Alnwick, and like his father was a well-known golfer. In business life he was connected with Messrs. Barclay and company's bank, and was bank inspector. He was home on leave at Low Fell shortly before Christmas. There are another three brothers serving in the army, J. de C. Paynter, Northumberland Fusiliers; Major W. Patterson Paynter, R.F.A.; and Lt R.R. Paynter Durham Light Infantry. 15/1/1916
PEASE, Cuthbert Capt Irish Gds Otterburn dow Captain Cuthbert Pease.
The death is announced from wounds received in action of Captain Cuthbert Pease, the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Pease, of Otterburn Northumberland. The father of the deceased officer is an ex-sheriff of the county and has taken a wide and practical interest in the administrative, artistic and literary affairs of Northumberland. 30/9/1916
The Late Captain Cuthbert Pease.
Of the late Captain Cuthbert Pease, of the Irish Guards, and second son of Mr and Mrs Howard Pease, of Otterburn Tower, who was severely wounded on September 15, and died on 18 September, his Colonel writes: — "he has proved himself a most capable and keen company commander while he lost his life leading his company in one of the finest advances under heavy fire that has been made in the war. He is in every way a great loss to me and the Battalion." 7/10/1916
peel_robert_nf_stamford PEEL, Robert  Pte  2nd
North'd Fus.  
Stamford  kia  Private R. Peel, of Stamford.
Information has been received by Mr William Peel, of Stamford, that is only son, private Robert Peel, was killed in action on the 2nd September. Private Peel joined the 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers soon after the outbreak of war. 7/10/1916
percival_alnwick__nf_15_july_1916 PERCIVAL,  Sgt  North'd Fus.  Broome Park  wnd  Sergeant Percival of Broome Park.
Mr and Mrs Perceval, of Broome Park, have had a letter from their son, Sergeant Percival, saying he has been wounded in the leg. He is in hospital in England, and is going on all right. In his letter, Sergeant Percival says the advanced  about 600 yards in the open and what seemed at Hill storm of bullets, when he received his wound. Sergeant Percival joined the Northumberland Fusiliers in the latter months of 1914, and went out to France in January 1916. Before enlistment he was head gardener with Colonel and Mrs Ord, Nunnykirk Hall, Morpeth he is married and has a wife and two sons. 15/7/1916
  PERCY, Algernon W. S.Lieut R.N. Guyscliffe, Warwickshire kia The Honourable Algernon W. Percy on the "Queen Mary"
Sub Lieutenant the Honourable Algernon W. Percy, the only son of Lord Algernon M.A. Percy, of Guyscliffe, Warwickshire, who was an officer on board Queen Mary, is one amongst the lost. For some years prior to joining the Royal Navy Mr Percy served in the commission the rank of the 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick, of which Lord Algernon Percy was Lieutenant-Colonel. 10/6/1916
PHILIPS, F.C. Lieut. 5th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick dow

Second Lieutenant F.C..Phillips..

Many of the inhabitants of Alnwick will regret the death from wounds on the 6th inst in France of Second Lieutenant F.C. Phillips, 5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, who was with the “Commercials” all the time they were in Alnwick and subsequently transferred to the 5th. He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Phillips, of 204, Portland Road, Newcastle, and nephew of Mr A.Wallace, of the White Swan Hotel, and Mr Wallace Mills, of the Sun Hotel, Warkworth (whose son Corporal R. Mills is also in France). Lieutenant. Phillips, aged only 21 years, was severely wounded in the body, legs, and arm by the explosion of the shell in his dugout, where he was attended by three Newcastle medical men, Colonel Hawthorn and Captains Errington and Metcalfe. The Chaplain writes saying that he was buried behind the firing line on the Belgian side and his grave, with cross and name, will be easily found in future years. Colonel Lukis states that he was “one of the bravest boys we have had,” and they were all proud of him. 19/2/1916

PILKINGTON, G. Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Private G. Pilkington, Northumberland Fusiliers (Alnwick) is reported wounded. 1/7/1916
Mrs Pilkington, Alnwick, has received news that her husband, George William Pilkington, is missing since July 1st. 26/8/1916
PORTEOUS, James Pte. North'd Fus. Ingram and
Brandon
White House
wnd Roll of Honour
Killed
Private James Porteous, Ingram and Brandon White House. 6/5/1916
  PRICE, Philip  Sgt  9th
KRRC 
Alnwick?  wnd  Sergeant Philip Price 9th K.R.R.C., who was severely wounded on September 15th, has been moved from Rouen General Hospital, and is now in the Red Cross Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow. He was mobilised at the outbreak of the war. Before joining the Kings Royal Rifle Corps in February 1916, he served eight months in France with the the Bede College Company of the Durham Light Infantry. He received his education at the National School and Duke's School, Alnwick, and for two years was a student at Bede's College Durham. 14/10/1916 
PRINGLE, Robert Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Belford kia Roll of Honour
Killed
Private Richard Pringle, 7th N.F. Belford 12/2/1916
  PROUDLOCK, Archibald Pte. W. Yorks. R. Ryle Mill kia Private A. Proudlock, Ryle Mill, Killed.
It is reported that Private Archibald Proudlock, W.Yorks, of Ryle Mill, has been killed in action. 29/7/1916
  PUNTER, A. et al Cpl. North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Roll of Honour.
Corporal A Punter, Northumberland Fusiliers (Alnwick), is reported killed. The following are reported wounded: — Private C.Hunter, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Beadnell); private W. Carse, (Lesbury), shellshock; Private T. Lowther, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Acklington); Private W.P. Borthwick, Longframlington; Private J. Nesbitt, South Broomhill; and P.C. Chrisp, Lesbury, Northumberland Fusiliers. 2/9/1916
  PURVIS, George William  Pte    Alnwick  wnd  Mr and Mrs Purvis, East Lilburn, Alnwick, have received news that their son, Private George William Purvis has been wounded and is in hospital at Lincoln. 7/10/1916 
RITSON, J.H. L/Cpl North'd Fus. Alnwick wnd Roll of Honour
photo published 12/8/1916
Alnwick Bank Clerk Wounded.
Lance Corporal J.H. Ritson, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded. He was a clerk in the Bank of Liverpool at Alnwick, and is a native of North Seaton. 12/8/1916
Charles Robertson East Yorshire Regiment ROBERTSON, Charles Pte East
Yorks
Scrainwoodd wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded

Private Chas. Robertson, East Yorks. Scrainwoodd9/9/20159/9/2015
  ROBINSON, A and C.W.     Alnwick  msg  C.W. Robinson, 6784 (Alnwick), A. Robinson, 6785 (Alnwick); M.R. Stewart, 6793 (Alnwick), reported missing. 14/10/1916 
  ROBSON, J.P. Rfn   Netherwhitton wnd Netherwhitton Man Wounded.
W.R. Robson, Longlea, Netherwhitton, has received official news that his brother, Rifleman J.P. Robson, was wounded in the leg in action on September 15th, and is now in the 5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester. Rifleman Robson was well known in the wrestling arena, and as an athlete at sports meetings in the county. 30/9/1916
  ROGERSON, R. Pte  North'd Fus.  Harbottle  wnd  Private R. Rogerson, Northumberland Fusiliers, Harbottle, has been wounded in action, and is now in hospital in Leeds. He is making satisfactory progress. He enlisted in February, 1915, and went aboard in March last. 7/10/1916 
ROPER, GeorgeROPER, George Pte 1/7th
North'd Fus.
(ex 2/7th?)
Alnwick dow Private George Roper, 2/7th Northumberland Fusiliers, 4th and youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Roper, Hotspur Street, Alnwick, died in February 23 from a wound in his head received on the previous day. It is supposed he was shot by a sniper.
Private George Roper joined the 7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, 2nd line, when 30 January 1915, another 29th of October the same year He went out to France, with a draft of his Battalion. He was 24 years of age, and has left a widow and one child.
The Reverend A.B. Brooks, chaplain, writing from a clearing station in France, on the 23rd February, to the young soldier's wife at Alnwick, says: — "dear Mrs Roper, I am very sorry indeed to tell you that your husband Private George Roper, died in hospital here at 8.15 this morning. He was brought in the night before, with a serious wound in his head, and was almost unconscious. I just managed to get his address and tell him I would write to you, and send you his dearest love. He then became unconscious. I prayed with him. I did all I could to help and comfort him. The doctors and nurses spared no pains in their efforts but they could not save his life and he passed quietly away next morning without recovering consciousness and without feeling pain. He was buried in the P...................., and his grave will be marked was across bearing his name. Please accept my deepest sympathy and I hope you will feel he was not alone but with friends who did their very best for him. 4/3/1916
  ROSS, G.   Pte  KRRC  Whittingham  wnd  Whittingham
Mr and Mrs Ross, Alnham, have been informed that their son, Private G.Ross, Kings Royal Rifles, was wounded on September 15th. 30/9/1916
 
J.W. Rutherford Hepburn Bell RUTHERFORD, J.W. Pte   Hepburn
 Bell
msg Hepburn Bell Lad Missing.
Mr Thomas Rutherford, Shepherd of Hepburn Bell, old Berwick, received information last week from an officer that their son, Private J.W. Rutherford was missing. He was with the platoon on the first and second of July, but was lost sight of after a charge on the third. Sympathy is extended to the sorrowing parents and relatives. Private Rutherford was the only son. When he enlisted in January this year, he was a motor driver to Doctor McCall, Wylam. Never a day has passed but a letter card came from him. It is to be hoped some news will come soon of his whereabouts. 2/9/1916
R. Rutherford Chatton WW1 RUTHERFORD, R. Pte   Chatton kia Roll of Honour
Pte, R. Rutherford, Chatton, killed. 19/8/1916
  SANDERSON, Euan Lieut.   Warkworth kia  Lieutenant E. Sanderson.
Lt Euan Sanderson youngest son of Aderman W.J. Sanderson, of Newcastle and Warkworth, has been killed. This is the second son Alderman Sanderson has lost in the war. 15/7/1916
  SELBY, Robert  Pte    Alnwick  wnd  Mrs Selby, of Craster place, Alnwick, has received news from her husband, Private Robert Selby, that he has been wounded through the left hand, and is in hospital in France This is the second time wounded. 14/10/1916 
  SCOTT, A. Spr R.E. Mindrum kia Killed.
Royal Engineers.

Sapper A. Scott, 65405 (Mindrum). 24/6/1916
  SCOTT, George Henry Hall Capt   Hipsburn kia Capt. G.H.H. Scott.
Captain George Henry Hall Scott, the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment, younger son of the late Sir Henry Hall Scott, Hipsburn, Northumberland, and of Eilanreach Invernesshire, and of Lady Scott, Down Place, Guildford, Surrey, has been killed in the battle of 1st July. He was born in 1882 and educated at Aysgarth and Charterhouse. He received his commission in September, 1914, and went to France with his battalion in July, 1915. Since September, 1915, he commanded his company, which up to that time had been commanded by his brother in law, Capt. Roland Hebeler, who was killed on that date. Capt Scott was also brother in law to Brigadier General J.F. Riddell, killed in action in 1915. Although only 31 he had ….in his profession as a consulting mining engineer, and was a director of Bolsover and Blackwall collieries Derbyshire and Newbiggin colliery, Northumberland. Since 1912 he and his mother lived together at Down Place, Guildford.  15/7/1916
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Private J. Johnson Scott, of P.P.C.L.I SCOTT, J. Johnson Pte CEF Lesbury
&
Canada
kia Former Lesbury Young Man.
A nephew of Mr John Scott, of Lesbury, viz, Private J. Johnson Scott, of P.P.C.L.I who was killed in action in France in June, was the only son of William and Lucinda Scott, of Canada, late of Lesbury. 30/9/1916
Scott T. Beanley 1916 SCOTT, T Pte. ASC MT Beanley and
Otterburn
died Private T. Scott of Beanley killed.
Private Thomas Scott, of the Motor Transport Service, who was crushed in France some months ago, died at Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, on the 5th inst., aged 31 years. His remains were on Saturday removed to Harrogate (where his widow now resides) and were interred in the cemetery there. The deceased was for many years in the service of Mr Howard Pease of Otterburn, also was Gardner to the late Miss Creswell of Preston Tower. Before the war he was motorist for Mr R Storey of Beanley. He is the son of Mr J. Sheriff Scott formerly and now of Beanley. His friends and relatives attended the funeral from Beanley.
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Leonard Shorth Felton KIA WW1 SHORT, Leonard Pte North'd Fus.   Felton kia Private Leonard Short, Northumberland Fusiliers, of Felton, met his death in action on July 13th. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs William Short, now of the Hirst, where the family removed to from Felton a few months ago. He had just passed his 23rd year. Before his departure he was working in the gardens in Acton. He was a member of the rifle club and seeing the great need for music, he with a few others originated and set on foot a band which often give great pleasure at many local social party. 19/8/1916
SIMPSON, Edward Gnr RGA Craster wnd Roll of Honour
photo published 29/7/1916, again 5/8/1916 with Christian name correction
  SIMPSON, James Pte North'd Fus.   Roseden wnd Roddam Lad Blown up by Mine.
Private James Simpson, Northumberland Fusiliers, son of Mr ?? Simpson, of Roseden, was employed on the Roddam and Wooperton estates. Although only 17 years of age he made several applications for enlistment, and ultimately in August, 1915, he enlisted at Alnwick. He went to France in March last, and at Guillemont he was blown up into the air by an enemy mine, and being three hours under the covering he was severely crushed and shocked on August 18th. He now lies in the Auxiliary Military Hospital, Frodsham, Cheshire, and is now recovered his speech and hearing. Many sympathisers wish him a speedy recovery. 23/9/1916
  SKELTON, R.  Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
 East
Chevington 
kia  Roll of Honour
Killed
Private R. Skelton, 7th N.F., of East Chevington, has been killed. 26/2/1916  
  SMART, Andrew Pte. Yorks. R. Wooler Mill dow

Wooler Men.

 Mr and Mrs Thomas Smart of Wooler Mill, have been officially informed that their son Private Andrew Smart of the Yorks, has died of wounds received in action. Private Charles Henderson of the Yorks, has been wounded in the arm, and is now in hospital. 22/07/1916

SMITH, Henry L/Cpl. Seaforth H. Felton kia Felton Soldier Killed.
Lance Corporal Henry Smith aged 21? eldest son of Matthew and Mrs Smith of West Thurston, and grandson of the late Andrew Smith, well-known and respected for many years in the Felton village was killed in action on July 10th. He joined the Seaforth Highlanders at Perth in March, 1915, and went out to France on August 4 following. He was in several engagements. He was spending a short holiday at Felton in the beginning of June, and had returned to the firing line and was killed in action on July 10th. 29/7/1916 Photo published 5/8/1916
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Private J .Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers   SMITH, J. Pte. North'd Fus. Lesbury wnd Lesbury Soldier Wounded
News has been received by Mr and Mrs J Smith, vicarage cottage, Lesbury, that their son, Private J .Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers has been wounded. 1/7/1916
  SMITH, J. Cpl North'd Fus. Acklington kia Roll of Honour
Corporal J. Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers, Acklington, has been killed in action. 19/8/1916
  SMITH, James Pte  North'd Fus. Wooperton wnd Roll of Honour
Wooperton Man Wounded.

Mr and Mrs Adam Smith, of, have received a letter from their son, Private James Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers, sitting that he has been wounded and is now in hospital in Kent. 15/7/1916 
smith_jack_ashington_formerly_alnwick_22_july_1916  SMITH. Jack  Pte  North'd Fus.  Alnwick
&
Ashington 
wnd 
Alnwick Soldier Wounded in Both Legs.
Private Jack Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly of Alnwick, and now living in Ashington, was wounded in both legs on the 5th inst. 22/7/1916
  SMITH, Noel Capt North'd Fus. Berwick wnd Captain Noel Smith Wounded.
Information has been received by Mr T.C. Smith, borough treasurer, Berwick, that his eldest son, Noel Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers has been seriously wounded. He has only been six weeks at the front. Age 20, he was educated at Berwick grammar school, and Leys school, Cambridge. 23/9/1916
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  SNOWDON, A.S. Pte  North'd Fus  Rothbury wnd  Private J.W. Davison, Belford, and Private A.S. Snowdon, Rothbury, both of the Northumberland Fusiliers, reported wounded. 22/7/1916 
  SOUTHERN, J. Lieut 16th
 North'd Fus
Newcastle wnd Tenor Singer Wounded.
Officially notified as wounded, Lieutenant J. Southern, of the 16th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, was a chorister of Saint Nicholas's Cathedral, Newcastle, until shortly after the commencement of the war. He then left to join the 16th Battalion (1st Newcastle Commercials) Northumberland Fusiliers as a private. When in training with his battalion at Alnwick he made himself very popular as a vocalist and took part in the soldiers' concerts in the town hall on Friday nights, and also appeared at Bondgate Church Soiree, in which he performed the principal parts, at Saint James's Fellowship gatherings and at various local functions with great acceptance. He was possessed of a tenor voice of remarkable sweetness and splendid range. While in training Alnwick, he took his commission and soon afterwards was married. He is a full cousin of Mrs Fred Hindmarsh and Mr James Gray, of this town. In a recent battle in France, Lieutenant southern was wounded in the arm, and is now at Viscountess Ridley's hospital in London. His many friends in Alnwick will wish him a speedy recovery. 4/3/1916
  STAWART, J.  Cpl  KRRC  Kilham  kia  Wooler Casualties.
We regret to learn that more local men have lost their lives during the great push, viz: —
Corporal J. Stawart Kings Royal Rifles
News has been received that the above has been killed in action. Deceased was the youngest son of Mr T. Stawart, Kilham, and was associated with him in the farming industry. Before joining the army, he was in charge of his brother's farm at Lilburn Grange, the latter being in Salonica. Corporal Stawart was a promising young lad. 30/9/1916 
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STEPHENSON, G Pte   Rock
South Farm
wnd Roll of Honour
photo published 12/8/1916
stephenson_william_nf_boulmer_30_sept_1916  STEVENSON, William  Pte  North'd Fus  Boulmer  wnd  Boulmer Soldier Wounded.
Private William Stevenson Northumberland Fusiliers, of Boulmer, was wounded in action in France on 15 September, and is now in hospital in Lancashire. He is a younger son of Mr Robert Stevenson, of No 10, Boulmer. 30/9/1916
STONEHOUSE, T Pte 7th
 North'd Fus
Ashington msg Roll of Honour
Missing

Pvte. T. Stonehouse, 7th N.F., Ashington. Missing Since April 26th 1915    4/3/1916
storey_william_west_yorks_whitingham_22_july_1916  STOREY, William    W. Yorks. R  Whittingham   kia  Whittingham Gamekeeper Killed
News has been received at Whittingham that William Storey, West Yorkshire Regiment, assistant gamekeeper at Eslington, has been killed in action. He was shot through the head and died instantly 15/7/1917 & 22/7/1916
  STOTHERT, L/Cpl North'd Fus Beal dow Beal Corporal Dies of Wounds.
Mr and Mrs Stothert, Hetton Lime Works, Beal, have received information that their youngest son, Lance Corporal Stothert, Northumberland Fusiliers, has died of wounds. He went to the front in July. 23/9/1916
  SUMMERELL, William
(Webmaster's G. G. Uncle)
Pte. 7th
 North'd Fus
Amble/
Radcliffe
dow

Amble Man’s Death at the Front

Yet another of our brave Amble lads has fallen. This time it is Private William Summerell, of the 7, of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers. Mrs Summerell, of Long Row, Radcliffe Colliery, has received official news from the War Office that Private William, of Long Row, Radcliffe Colliery, has received official news from the War Office that Private William Summerell, 2497, 7, 2497, 7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (T.F.), has died of wounds received in the Ypres Communes district on February 22, 1916. Private Summerelllenlisted at Alnwick in October 1914 and was drafted to France in June 1915. He was wounded in the September of the same year, but was not home. He recuperated from his injuries at Rouen Hospital, and went back into the trenches in the latter part of December and has gone through some severe encounters in the Ypres communes and Ypres Canal district. Deceased was employed as a miner at the colliery, and was greatly respected throughout the district and he was ever ready to oblige at any charity or social function, been both as an instrumental and vocal artiste of no mean calibre. He was the eldest son of Mr Tomenlisted at Alnwick in October 1914 and was drafted to France in June 1915. He was wounded in the September of the same year, but was not home. He recuperated from his injuries at Rouen Hospital, and went back into the trenches in the latter part of December and has gone through some severe encounters in the Ypres communes and Ypres Canal district. Deceased was employed as a miner at the colliery, and was greatly respected throughout the district and he was ever ready to oblige at any charity or social function, been both as an instrumental and vocal artiste of no mean calibre. He was the eldest son of Mr Tom Summerell, of 25 Henderson Street, Amble, who, it may be noted, has another son serving with the colours, who at present time is stationed at York. Deceased was 35 years of age and leaves a widow and 2 children. It need hardly be added that the sincerest sympathy goes out from the inhabitants of the Amble district to Mrs, of 25 Henderson Street, Amble, who, it may be noted, has another son serving with the colours, who at present time is stationed at York. Deceased was 35 years of age and leaves a widow and 2 children. It need hardly be added that the sincerest sympathy goes out from the inhabitants of the Amble district to Mrs Summerell, the widow, and the parents of our brave soldier who has done his bit for his country and played his part to uphold the principles of freedom and, the widow, and the parents of our brave soldier who has done his bit for his country and played his part to uphold the principles of freedom and civilisation..

From the casually clearing station in France, B.E.F., Chaplain A.B.Brokerrwrites to Mrswrites to Mrs Summerell: — “I am sorry indeed to inform you that your husband, Private William: — “I am sorry indeed to inform you that your husband, Private William Summerell, died in hospital here at 6.15 on the morning of February 22, 1916. He was brought in about 3 and was unconscious. The doctors and nurses spared no pains in their efforts for him, but the wound was too serious; they could not save his life. He passed away quietly without regaining consciousness and without leaving any message. He was buried with a church service in the military cemetery on the, died in hospital here at 6.15 on the morning of February 22, 1916. He was brought in about 3 and was unconscious. The doctors and nurses spared no pains in their efforts for him, but the wound was too serious; they could not save his life. He passed away quietly without regaining consciousness and without leaving any message. He was buried with a church service in the military cemetery on the Poperhinge-Boesclope road. The grave will be marked with across bearing his name. Please accept my deepest and sincere sympathy, and I hope you will feel that he was not alone but with friends, who one and all did their utmost to help him and try to save his life. 24/03/1916

  SWAN, T.A. et al. Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
North
Broomhill
dow 

The Broomhill Heroes.

Broomhill people have learned, with deep regret of the death in France of some of their own lads. Official news is to hand of the death of Corporal T.A. Swan, son of Mr Alex Swan of North Broomhill, Lance Corporal Curry of Chevington Drift, and Private James Connolly of Chevington Drift. These three lads were very much respected. Lance Corporal Curry and Corporal Swan were home for a holiday about 6 weeks ago, and both looked extremely well. The good wishes of a crowd of acquaintances accompanied them to the station. Poor lads! We shall see them no more; we have known them from childhood. We convey to the parents of deep sympathy which is felt by the people of Broomhill and district, in the bereavement. Mr A. Swan has received the following letter: — “Dear Mr Swan, I am writing to you as the Grenade officer of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers to say how sorry I was to hear that your son Corporal Swan had died of his wounds received last Sunday. He was a brave, good lad, and one of the best and most experienced grenadiers in the regiment although I have joined this regiment only a short time ago, I can testify to the good qualities of your son, as he was in charge of the grenadiers of D company, and I have seen him at work with the grenade rifles when we were having a hot time of it. He will be greatly missed by his comrades and by the regiment. It was a most unlucky shell that struck down Lance Corporal Curry and your son and many others all at the same time. I send you the respectful sympathy of all Grenadiers of the regiment. — Yours sincerely, F. Buckle.”

Sister M. Wharton writes Mr Swan: “he will be laid to rest in our soldiers’ cemetery and a cross will mark his grave, bearing his name, regiment, number, and the date on which he gave his life for his king and country. If any personal belongings were found in his possession, they will be forwarded to you by the authorities, but will take some weeks to come. With deepest sympathy for you in this sad loss.” 26/2/1916

  SWINNEY, Cyril 2/Lieut   Morpeth wnd Morpeth Officer Wounded.
2nd Lieutenant Cyril Swinney, eldest son of Councillor R.N. Swinney of Morpeth, has been wounded in
action. 8/4/1916
  SWINNEY, James Robson Sto. R.N. ? Alnwick kia Hero of Jutland Battle.
Stoker James Robson Swinney, age 19, son of Isabella and the late Thomas Swinney, of Newsham, went down to a hero's grave on H.M.S."Queen Mary" on 31st May. He was a stepson of Mr George Stephenson, and grandson of Mr James Robson, Alnwick. He joined the Navy with his brother, Robert, in August, 1915. 24/6/1916
  SWINNEY, Norman Atkinson 2/Lieut   Morpeth kia Second Lieutenant N.A.Swinney Killed.
Second Lieutenant Norman Atkinson Swinney eldest son of Mr James Swinney of Northfield Villa, Morpeth, ...continues.. not legible. 13/5/1916
  TAIT, John Edward  Pte   North'd Fus.  Belford  wnd  Belford Lads Wounded.
We are sorry to hear on Thursday evening of last week that news has been received of no less than five of our gallant lads having been wounded in the big push in France. Private John Edward Tait, who was the only son of Mrs Tait, North Bank, Belford, and enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers, as soon as the first call for men was given. He went to France in April 1915, took part in the big fight at St Julien, remained with his Battalion until the following Whit Monday, when he received a shrapnel wound in the foot, which laid him aside for a short time. As soon as he was fit he was sent into the trenches again, and after a few months strenuous work, he became unfit for duty through suffering from trench feet, and was sent home. He arrived in England on the 31st December 1915, went out again in May 1916, and the brave boy has continued doing his bit right up to the 15th of this month, when he was again wounded by a gun shot in the shoulder. Previous to enlisting Private J.E. Tait was employed in Belford Quarry. 30/9/1916 
  TAIT, T.  Pte   North'd Fus.  Whittingham wnd  Whittingham
News has been received at Yetlington Lane that Private T. Tait Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded. 30/9/1916
 
  TALBOT, James  Pte    Amble  wnd  Private James Talbot, Amble, employed at Quayside Branch of the Bank of Liverpool, is reported wounded. 22/7/1916 
tate_matthew_alnwick_7_oct_1916  TATE, Matthew  Pte  North'd Fus.   Alnwick  kia  Private Matthew Tate Killed
Official information was received on Sunday morning by Mr and Mrs M.R. Tait, St Michael's Lane, Alnwick, that their second son, private Matthew Tate, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. He was previously reported wounded. He enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick when war broke out, and was drafted out to France on 20th April 1915, and received a wound in his arm in battle on April 25th. 7/10/1916
  TAYLOR, A.E.  Pte.  North'd Fus. Denwick wnd Denwick Soldier Wounded.
Private A.E. Taylor, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who has been in France for 15 months, has had the misfortune to be wounded in the back with shrapnel, and is now in hospital in Sheffield 15/7/1916.  
  TAYLOR, A.R. Cpl  North'd Fus  Broomhill wnd  Roll of Honour.
Corporal J. Dalby and Private A.R. Taylor, Broomhill, and Private J. Murray, Rothbury, all in the Northumberland Fusiliers, are reported wounded. 15/7/1916 
  TAYLOR, James Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.  
Hirst
Ashington
dead Mr and Mrs James Taylor, of Hirst, Ashington, have had official information that their eldest son, Private
Matthew Taylor, 7th Northumberlands (who has been reported missing since April 26, 1915) must now be
dead, as no more news has been heard of him. The father was a private in the Tyneside Scottish Battalion,
now serving abroad, and formerly a miner in the Ashington collieries. 8/4/1916
Lance Corporal Farrier W.Taylor,  TAYLOR, W. L/Cpl   Eglingham wnd Eglingham Soldier Wounded.
Lance Corporal Farrier W.Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs Taylor, of Eglingham, has just had his leg amputated below the knee, as a result of a wound received in the present battle of the Somme. He is in hospital in France, and is going on well as can be expected. 23/9/1916
  TERNENT, David Pte.  7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick wnd

Alnwick Soldier Wounded.

Private David Ternent, Castle Dairy Grounds, Alnwick, of the 7th N.F.has been wounded at the Front, and is now in hospital. The sad circumstances that last week reported that his brother, Private J.W. Ternent had been killed in action. David was present at the burial — one a few comrades, and officer, and the chaplain for the small group behind the trenches to lay him away on the night of the 26th ult. 12/2/1916

Private John Ternent  TERNENT, John Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick dow Private John Ternent
Information was received on Saturday by Mrs McGregor, King Street, Alnwick,that her brother, Private John Ternent eldest son of Mrs Ternent, Hotspur Street., and the late Mr John Ternent, Shilbottle, has been wounded in action. A letter from the chaplain in France says  "amongst those brought into the hospital wounded in action in a neighbouring fight was your brother, Private Ternent. He asked me to tell you he was wounded in the head. It should not be long before he is back in England in hospital." the letter was dated July 4th. Private J.  Ternent enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers about the beginning of the war, and went to the front with the Battalion about nine months ago. Private Ternent served his apprenticeship with Mr M. Pitt, Draper at Alnwick. Communication since received from the War office states that Private Ternent's head injury is serious.
In a letter received this Friday morning the Rev. W. E. Harper, chaplain, conveyed to Mrs McGregor the news that her brother died from the wounds he had received, notwithstanding the every care and attention he had been shown.. His death was peaceful.
15/7/1916
John William Ternent Alnwick TERNENT, John William Pte. 7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick kia Private J.W. Ternent of Alnwick.
 The parents of Private J.W. Ternent have this week received the sad news that he was killed in action somewhere in France. He was in the 7th N.F., and in his 23rd year. He was employed under Mr John Patten of the Park Farm. Second Lieutenant G.W. Mowat, commanding number 11 platoon, “C” Company, wrote to his parents saying “I regret very much to convey to you the sad news that your son Jack was killed last night about 7 o’clock. He was engaged in work in....... (continues).
  TIFFIN, Edward Pte. North'd Fus. Chathill wnd

Private George Edward Tiffin of Chathill,

was wounded in action on the big advance. He is suffering from a gunshot chest. He is a younger son of Mr and Mrs Tiffin, tile works, Chathill, and grandson of the late William Lockie. He enlisted a year ago into the N. F., Then stationed at Alnwick. After a short stay here he was sent to Warminster for special training. He left for France in January last. Previously to joining the army he was in the employment of Sir Walter Runciman, Shorestone Hall. He is at present in the general hospital Northampton. 22/07/1916

tiffin_george_edward_tiffin_chathill_tile_works_22_july_1916            tiffin_george_edward_tiffin_chathill_tile_works_22_july_1916 
tinlin_james_tyneley_preston_tower_22_july_1916  TINLIN, James  Pte  North'd Fus.  Tyneley  wnd  Private James Tinlin of Tyneley,
was wounded in action on July 1st in the foot. He is the second son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Tinlin, Tyneley New Cottages. He enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers in June 1915, and was stationed in Alnwick for a short time before proceeding to Warminster for special training. He left for France in January 1916, but is now in Birmingham hospital, hospital. 22/7/1916
  THEW, Frank Atkinson   Lond. R. Alnwick
&
Streatham
kia Second Lieutenant F.A. Thew.
Second Lieutenant Frank Atkinson Thew, of the London Regiment, who was killed in action on September 12, "on a most gallant attempt to bring a brother officer, who had been severely wounded just on the enemy's trenches" was the only son of the late Doctor Edwin Pringle Thew, and of Mrs Thew, of The Limes, Oakdale Road, Streatham and formerly of Alnwick. 30/9/1916
THOMPSON, Edward Pte.  7th
North'd Fus. 
Chevington
Drift
dow

A Chevington Drift Father of Four.

News has been officially received by Mrs Edward Thompson, that her husband Private E. Thompson, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers has died of wounds received in France. Private Thompson went out to France in April, 1915, was in several engagements, came home on Furlough, and was only back one week, when upon his return to the front he received his wounds, which proved fatal. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and four young children, who are left to mourn his loss, also his widowed mother, and other members what of the family. Private Thompson has two other brothers, John and George, who are serving in the same Battalion, also a brother-in-law. “For King and country he did his best.” 26/2/1916

J Thompson Choppington THOMPSON J. Pte.   North'd Fus.   Choppington
&
Alnwick
msg Roll of Honour
Missing

Private J. Thompson, N.F. Information will be thankfully received by parents: Windsor House, Guid Post, Choppington, or at 13 Narrowgate Alnwick. 9/9/1916
THOMPSON, William L/Cpl North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Roll of Honour
Killed

Lance-Corpl. Wm. Thompson, N.F., Alnwick Moor 8/4/1916

Lance Corporal William Thompson.
Mrs. William Thompson, Alnwick Moor, received information on Saturday afternoon that her eldest son,
Lance Corporal William Thompson, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, had been killed in action by an
exploding shell along with five others. Lance-Corporal W. Thompson, who was only 21 years of age, joined
the Territorials at Alnwick on the outbreak of the war, and went to the front with a draft of his Battalion last
year . His father is at present serving with the army abroad. 8/4/1916
  TODD, G. Pte.     Chevington Drift kia Private George Todd, Northumberland Fusiliers, Chevington drift, has been killed. 14/10/1916 
  TODD, R. Pte.     Chevington Drift dow Roll of Honour
Pte. R. Todd of Chevington Drift, has died from wounds. 29/4/1916
  TROTTER, Robert Pte.   15th
North'd Fus.
Shawdon Woodhouse Farm 
Glanton ?
died Death Notices.
Staffordshire, Rugeley Camp, suddenly on the 29th ult., Private Robert Trotter, 15th Northumberland Fusiliers, aged 2x? Dearly beloved husband of Jeannie Trotter, Shawdon Wood House, and only son of Mary, ........continues.  8/7/1916
  TRUEMAN, J.  Pte    South
Broomhill 
wnd  Broomhill Soldier Wounded.
Private J. Truman, of South Broomhill, has been wounded. He is in hospital, and is doing as well as can be expected. This is the second member of the family who was received scars in the fighting. 22/7/1916
 
  TURNBULL, J.W. Pte.  North'd Fus. Wooperton wnd Wounded.
News has been received that Private J.W. Turnbull, Northumberland Fusiliers, Wooperton, has been wounded in action. 24/6/1916
  Tweedy, James Pte North'd Fus.    Chatton
(& Alnwick?)
dow Chatton Soldier Dies of Wounds.
Information has been received by Mr George Tweedy, late of Chatton, that his eldest son, Private James Tweedy died on September 9th, of wounds received in action in France. 30/9/1916 [Also see KNOX, William]
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Waldock, Ashington WALDOCK, G Pte.  7th
North'd Fus.
Ashington wnd Roll of Honour
Wounded
Pte. G. Waldock, Ashington, 7th N.F. 12/2/1916
Sregeant R. Walker Alnwick KIA WW1 1916 WALKER, R. Sgt North'd Fus. Alnwick kia Sergeant Walker Northumberland Fusiliers, of Alnwick.
Mrs Walker of Patten's yard has had a letter from Sergeant Walker's company commander expressing sympathy and seeing he was a brave, splendid and cheerful man the most trying conditions. He was killed by a bullet instantaneously in a bombing fight. 19/8/1916
  Wakenshaw, a Pte North'd Fus. Berwick
&
Ashington
msg Berwick Man Missing.
Private A. Wakenshaw, Northumberland Fusiliers son of Mrs Jameson, East Street, Berwick, has been missing for a year. He was a miner at Ashington, and enlisted at the outbreak of war. His mother received official information that he must now be presumed killed. He was not quite 19 years of age. When you official notice of his death arrived, his younger brother immediately went to enlist and take his place. 23/9/1916
wakenshaw_edward_alnwick_30_sept_1916  WAKENSHAW, Edward Pte  6th
E. Yorks 
Alnwick  wnd  Sergeant Edward Wakenshaw.
Has been badly wounded in action in France. He is the fourth son of Mr A. Wakenshaw, Howick Street, Alnwick, and joined the 6th East Yorks about the beginning of the war, when serving as a police officer at South Shields. With his Battalion he went through the Dardanelles engagements. In a letter written by a friend he states that Sergeant Wakenshaw had a rough time, being 12 weeks in the trenches with relief. He was afterwards drafted to Egypt, where he was in hospital for some weeks. On becoming convalescent he was at various stations and had some try marches through the deserts. His Battalion was eventually ordered to France. In a letter, written to his sister, Mrs T.R. Ternent, at Alnwick, from St. George's Hospital, London, it is stated that the Battalion made an advance at 6:30 am on 14th September. It was awful, but we stuck it. Sergeant Wakenshaw was hit about 7:30 am, and had to crawl into a place of safety. How he was saved, he says himself, is marvellous. His injuries he says, are not so bad, and the doctors at St. George's are the best in the world.  Notwithstanding Sergeant Wakenshaw's hopeful remarks he is wounded in several places about the arms, besides legs and feet, and for the latter he is now being principally treated in hospital. The injuries to his feet and legs were caused by an exploding enemy bomb. 30/9/1916
  WATSON, James Pte.   Warkworth kia Warkworth Hero Killed by Bursting Shell.
The parents of Private James Watson, of the New Barns Farm Cottages, who was killed on the night of 14th February, by the bursting of the shell, in the traverse in which he was standing, have received a touching letter from one of his officers in which is stated, — "your son was a brave and good soldier and a willing worker, I had not known him for long as it was but recently that he joined the machine gun section of the Battalion. However during the short time that I knew him I recognised his value, and his loss is deeply felt by all in the section. On behalf of the officers of his old company, and the machine gun section, I tender you our heartfelt sympathies". 11/3/1916
  WATSON, Joseph L/Cpl    Rennington  msg  Official news has been received by the parents of Lance Corporal Joseph Watson, of Rennington, that he has been missing since September 11th. 14/10/1916 
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  WATSON, William Pte North'd Fus. Peppermoor wnd Peppermoor Soldier Wounded.
Private William Watson, Northumberland Fusiliers, lately residing at Peppermoor has been wounded. 12/8/1916
Bomber J.H. Weightman  Weightman. J.H. Pte. North'd Fus. Shilbottle wnd Information has been received that, Bomber J.H. Weightman, Northumberland Fusiliers, Shilbottle, has been wounded in the left arm and right leg and is now lying in the General Hospital, France. 23/9/1916
  WELSH, J. Capt. 7th
North'd Fus.
Alnwick wnd Captain J. Welsh.
Official information has been received at the depot of the 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers, Fenkle Street, that Captain J. Welsh has been wounded. This is the 2nd time that he has been wounded in action. 4/3/1916
  WHALEY, H.C.  Pte    Elsdon  wnd  Roll of Honour.
Elsdon Private Injured.
Mr and Mrs J.R. Whaley, of Elsdon, have received news that their son, Private H.C. Whaley, has been wounded. He has sustained a compound fracture of the right shoulder, and is now in hospital in Whalley, Lancashire. 15/7/1916 
Lance-Corporal R. White, Northumberland Fusiliers (Belford),  WHITE, R. L.Cpl. North'd Fus. Belford wnd Lance-Corporal R. White, Northumberland Fusiliers (Belford), is reported wounded 1/7/1916
  WHITTLE, Alexander Pte 7th
North'd Fus.
Wooler kia Killed.
Northumberland Fusiliers,
Whittle, 3518 (Wooler). 24/6/1916
whittle_j_glanton_22_july_1916  WHITTLE, J. Sgt    Glanton   wnd 


Glanton Soldier Wounded.
Sergeant J. Whittle, son of Mr and Mrs Whittle, Glanton, is now in hospital in Kent. 22/7/1916

Corporal J. Wilkin Rothbury WW1 WILKIN, J. Cpl   Rothbury wnd Rothbury Soldier Wounded.
Corporal J.Wilkin of Armstrong Cottages, Rothbury, was wounded on 11 July, and is still in France. Previous to joining the army he was a butcher in Corbridge. 12/8/1916
  WILKINSON, R. Pte   North'd Fus.    Alnwick wnd  Private R. Wilkinson, Northumberland Fusiliers,  (late of Alnwick) is reported wounded. 22/7/1916 
  WILLCOX, J.  Pte  1st
North'd Fus. 
Alnwick  kia  Private John Willcox.
Mr and Mrs Charles Willcox, Alnwick, have received a similar communication from the Office of the Secretary of State for War, that the Army Council conclude their son to be dead. Private John Willcox, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, in which he had served for several years. Private John Willcox was missing after the battle of Mons. 18/3/1916
WILLCOX, S. Pte. North'd Fus. Alnwick
Moor
kia Roll of Honour
photo published 12/8/1916
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Peniment Wood RND Boulmer WOOD, Penement Pte. R.N.D. Boulmer/
Newbiggin
kia TZ/854 Able Bodied Seaman Penement Wood, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division (late Collingwood Battalion). Killed in action 3rd December 1915, Dardanelles. Buried Redoubt Cemetery, Helles. Born 21/4/1896. Coal miner, lived 12 King George's Road Newbiggin. 5'6'', fresh complexion, brown eyes, ginger hair. Grandson of Penement Wood of Boulmer. 22/1/1916
  WOOD, Robert W. Rfn KRRC Alnwick dow Rifleman Robert W. Wood.
News has been received by Mrs Eleanor Wood, 8 Wagon Way Road, Alnwick, that her eldest son, Rifleman Robert W. Wood, King's Royal Rifle Corps, has died in hospital in France of wounds received in action. The deceased was 21 years of age, and was educated at the Duke's School. Prior to enlistment he was employed as a booking clerk at Longhoughton railway station. He received his military training at Seaford, near Brighton, and went to France a few months ago. 23/9/1916
wright_j_n_f_longframlington_22_july_1916  WRIGHT, J.  Pte  North'd Fus.  Longframlington  wnd  Longframlington Soldier in Hospital.
Mrs Watson, of low Hall, Longframlington, has received information that her son, Private J. Wright, North Fusiliers, is in hospital in Aberdeen, suffering from wounds and shellshock. 22/7/1916
J.R. Wylie Hadston Farm Broomhill WYLIE, J.R. Dvr North'd Fus. Hadston
Farm, Broomhill
  Roll of Honour
Missing

Driver J.R. Wylie, N.F., Hadstone Farm Broomhill   9/9/1916
  YOUNG, Arthur. C. Capt. North'd Fus Alnwick kia Capt A.C. Young, N.F.
Capt A.C. Young, Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action on July 1st, was the younger son of the late William Young J.P., of Newcastle upon Tyne and Mrs Young, Thornhill, Alnwick. He was educated at Sedbergh, and prior to the war was studying at Armstrong College, where he took his degree of BSc, in pure sciences. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted as a Private, and with in the year was promoted to the rank of Captain. He was a keen golfer and also took a very great interest in ornithology. Young was a member of the Bamburgh Golf Club, and was well known on the Bamburgh and Alnmouth courses, where his loss will be much regretted. From all accounts Capt. Young died a heroic death fighting bravely to the last in the cause of his country. Public sympathy, we feel sure will go out to his mother and the family, at Thornhill. A brother of the deceased is also in the army.
Extract from a letter of Cpl H.A. Bowman, Northumberland Fusiliers, dated July 14th and written in hospital to his sister at Alnwick says: "Capt. Young was our company commander, and it was due to his endeavour that I got my leave when I did. I would very much like to see his brother to tell him what we all thought of him, and his example, which unfortunately cost him his life. He came out of the trench when his company was in sore straits and took command, urging his men forward. Unfortunately he was hit by a machine gun bullet. I don't know where but he fell over and lay quite still. I saw him………… afterwards, still in the same position and there was no question that he was dead. I heard afterwards that they were going to make an attempt to bring in his body, but whether they succeeded or not I cannot say.
He was a brave man to have held the trench when he did for the fire was absolutely murderous, but he knew where his duty lay and had no fear. He died as did the majority of his company fighting a hard battle. If you can communicate with his brother, I would like you to ask him to call here if he can as there are three of us all NCOs from his brother's company who would very much like to tell him….how we feel.
The Colonel of his regiment writing to his relatives at Thornhill, says "I have your letter of the 11th, and I very much regret that I can only say that there is no doubt about Arthur's death. Until his body has been identified I could only report him as missing. He worked very hard and was gallantly amidst a storm of bullets and shell for the three hours in no man's land, until he was hit. The survivors of his company all speak in the highest terms of all he did. I must again assure you of the deepest sympathy of one and all." 29/7/1916
  YOUNG, G Pte. 7th
 North'd Fus
? wnd Private R. Lyall 1573 and Private G. Young 2543 7th Northumberland Fusiliers are reported wounded 22/1/1916
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