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

Official news has been received by Mr and Mrs Adams, No.7 Wagon Way Road, that  their second son, Private Richard Adams, Machine Gun Corps, has been admitted into the St John’s Ambulance Hospital in France, suffering from shell gas. He went out with his draft at the beginning of last April. 29/12/1917

Mr J.H. Aird, N.F., of Seahouses was wounded on June 4th, and is now in Haylake Military Hospital Cheshire, suffering from a gunshot wound to his left thumb. Private Aird was mobilised August 4th, 1914 and served with the Northern Cyclist Battalion, and embarked for France in July last year. He was then transferred to the N.F. He is a native of Blyth, but is well-known in Seahouses where he was stationed for a considerable time. He obtained his wife since war broke out, marrying a daughter of Mr John Giloney. Private Aird is an athlete and acrobat of no mean order, and his friends at Seahouses wish him a speedy recovery. 30/6/1917

Mr and Mrs Ainsley, of North Street, Amble, have been notified that their son, Signaller Edmund Ainsley, has been wounded in the recent battles in Belgium, and it is feared that he has lost his left eye. You will remember that signaller Ainsley won military distinction for his gallantry on the field about a year ago, and the Amble Heroes Fund are waiting for him to return home and receive the testimonial at their hands. 8/9/1917

Alnwick Soldier’s Sad Death.

Result of Gunshot Wound.

An inquest was held at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, on Friday last, upon James Allison (31), of Alnwick. Margaret Allison, widow of the deceased, stated that he joined the Army in 1914, and went out to France in 1915. 6 days later he was wounded in the head. A portion of his skull was removed, and after being in several hospitals, he was put on light duty. In November 1916, under the Substitution scheme, he was sent to Newcastle as a tram driver, but complained of pains. In January he returned home for a week, ill, and on March 3rd he came home with pains in his head. He was later taken to the infirmary, where he died. Doctor Freda Rakthens stated that the cause of death was an abscess on the brain. The result of a gunshot wound in the head while serving in the army. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. 7/4/1917

Sergeant  V .Amos, Northumberland Fusiliers, Chevington, is officially reported to have died of wounds. 9/6/1917

Mrs Anderson of Blythe’s Yard, Alnwick has received official word that her son Private David Anderson, N.F., has been wounded in the hand with shrapnel. Private Anderson was employed by Mr William Thompson, contractor. 28/4/1917

Mr and Mrs George Anderson, Alnwick, tinsmith, Crown Inn yard, have received information that their only son, Private James Anderson, 7th N.F., after serving 2 years 7 months, has been admitted into Wimeraux Hospital, in France, having been buried up by a shell bursting. He is going on as well is can be expected. 10/11/1917

Mr and Mrs W. Angus, Percy House, Clayport, received word today (Friday), that their youngest son, Private George Angus, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action on October 26 after being 15 months in France. This is the second son of six sons serving who has made the great sacrifice. 17/11/1917

Mrs Archbold, of Patten’s Yard, Alnwick, received information this (Friday) morning, that her husband Sergeant A. Archbold, N.F., was killed in action on 23rd April. Previous to joining the army sergeant Archbold was employed at Shilbottle Colliery, he leaves a widow and six children. 19/5/1917

Officially reported wounded: — Corporal R. Arkless, 203151 N.F., Alnwick; Private T.M. Hall, Wooler.  18/8/1917

Mr and Mrs John?  Arries, Lower Howick Street, Alnwick, have received official news that their youngest son, bombardier Edward Arries, Royal Field Artillery, died in France on June 27th from wounds received in action. In a letter from the Major commanding the Brigade,  R.F.A., dated July second, he says “I much regret having to inform you that your son, Corporal Arries, was fatally wounded in action on 26 June. It was a result of shellfire. He was a signaller on duty at the telephone at the battery that evening. The battery was in action at the time. The enemy opened fired on us and killed your son and a Lieutenant who was alongside of him. He was buried on the morning of the 28th in the British cemetery and his grave has been registered so that it can be discovered at any time. The officers and men all join me in the sending their heartfelt sympathy in your great loss. Your son had just been promoted bombardier, and had constantly done most excellent work.” — Mr and Mrs Arries have other 2 sons serving with the colours at the front, the eldest Private John Barry’s, is with the Northumberland Fusiliers, and their 2nd son Private William Harries who has been twice wounded in action, is with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. 14/7/1917

Patriotic Family’s Sacrifice — Four Sons.
For brothers have nobly laid down their lives within a period of two years, and thus the sacrifice of the Balmer family is an exceptionally sad and heavy one. They are the sons of Mr and Mrs Balmer, formerly of Wooler (now of Gateshead), and brothers of Mrs Foggon, of Cavil Head, Acklington. On the first of this month Private George Balmer, who had won the Military Medal, died from his wounds, and now the record of the family of heroes is as follows: —
Private James Balmer, N.F., killed in action, aged 23; November 21st, 1915
Thomas F. Balmer, lyddite  poisoning, aged 24; January 2nd, 1916
Private John Balmer, West Yorks, killed in action, April 2nd, 1917, wounded twice, aged 20 years.
Private George Balmer, M.G.C., aged 23; died of wounds, August 1st, 1917. Won Military Medal.
Thomas Frederick was a munitions worker, and died from lyddite poisoning contracted at his work.
There are two other brothers with the colours, viz., Sydney Balmer of Staffordshire, And Bandsman Lindsay Balmer of the Yorkshire Regiment. The parents belong to Wooler, and all the family were born and schooled there. The parents left the village a few years ago to live at Gateshead. Letters of sympathy from others and men were received by them on the loss of their sons, and also letter of sympathy from their Majesties, the King and Queen on their bereavements. The officer of Private John Balmer’s platoon wrote saying that the deceased was killed instantly by a bullet. The task allotted to them on the Hindenburg new line was far from being a light one that day. Deceased was buried in a cemetery near the village, and a wooden cross was placed on the grave. There would be no difficulty in finding it. He was proud to say That Private Balmer’s work as a soldier, his cheeriness and keenness in action were admired by them all. They could not afford to lose their old hands now, and his loss was not only their own but the British Army’s.
The late Lance Corporal George Balmer’s officer stated that he died in the casually clearing station hospital, the result of burns due to a fire that broke out in a dugout where he and his team were. His loss was very greatly felt by his comrades as he was one of their best N.C.O.’s. He (the officer) had always the greatest respect for him, both as a soldier and as a man. He was always cheerful, and was most popular. His loss was all the sadder, as he had just been recommended for the Military Medal in recognition of some very excellent work. 25/8/1917

[pictures, top to bottom: James, John., George, Thomas F.....published  1/9/2017, text: 'Above are the for sons of Mr and Mrs Balmer, formerly of Wooler, who have given their lives in service of their country during the past two years. Full details of whom were given last week.']

Lance Corporal J.D. Baxter, of Bilton Banks, York and Lancaster Regiment, has been wounded for the third time. 13/1/1917

Roll of Honour.

Corporal Jacob Coxon Bell 5^th Battalion Canadian infantry, formerly of Rothbury and Amble was killed in action on March 5th. 17/3/1917

Roll of Honour.

Killed.

Corporal J.C. Bell, Canadian infantry, Amble and Rothbury.

 Corporal J.C. Bell, Canadian Infantry has been killed in France on the 5^th ult. He spent his early life at Rothbury and attended Morpeth Grammar School under Mr Dakyns. He lived in Amble, then in Canada for 13 years, holding an important post in the Corporation Giliees?, Vancouver. He joined the Western Irish, had 18 months training in Canada, six months in camp in England, passed his examination as musketry instructor at Aldershot, and six weeks ago went to France to join his Battalion. It appears that in almost his first battle he was killed in action in the first line trenches. 7/4/1917

Private William Bell, Northumberland Fusiliers is reported killed in action in France. He was the eldest son of Mr Edward Bell, Clayport, Alnwick, and previous to enlisting was employed at Shilbottle Colliery. Two of his brothers are serving with the colours. 28/4/1917

Mr Berrell, of South Charlton has received news that his eldest son 2^nd Lieutenant A. Berrell, D.L.I. is in Ellerman Hospital, London. He has been  ….. months in France. 9/6/1917

Death of 2^nd Lieutenant Bolton.

2^nd Lieutenant R. F. Bolton of the Northumberland Fusiliers, eldest son of Sergeant R. Bolton Wark-on-Tyne, was wounded on June 9th, and has since died from wounds. The deceased was 24 years of age, and was a native of Rennington, near Alnwick, though for the most part he has lived in the parish of Chollerton, North Tyne being employed by the vicar of Chollerton as Groom-Gardner prior to joining the army. 16/6/1917

Staff Driver C. Bonnier.

Mr and Mrs C.W. Bonnier, Watergate, Alnwick, have received official news that their eldest son, Staff Driver Charles Bonnier, of the Royal Army Service Corps, died in hospital in France on the 22nd December, the result of injuries received while on duty. Staff Driver Bonnier served as apprenticeship with Messrs. Reavell Bros., ironmongers, etc., Alnwick, but afterwards his attention was devoted to motor driving, and was chauffeur for Mr Stobart, of Selby Hall, Darlington. Ultimately he enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps, and at the front he became attached to the headquarters staff. He was highly esteemed by his officers, and much sympathy is felt for his bereaved parents, who have another son serving the colours and one in training in Australia. 6/01/1917

Amble and Radcliffe Casualties.
Mr and Mrs J. Boaden, of Amble, has received official news that their son, Private George Boaden, has been wounded. He is recovering. There are two sons in the army.   25/8/1917

Mr and Mrs G. Brewis, of Windsor House, Alnwick, have received news that their second son, Private R. Brewis, N.F., has been wounded in both legs, and is in hospital at Paisley, Scotland. 17/11/1917

Mr Briggs, of the gardens, Swinbourne Castle, (late of Felton), has just received information that his second son Gunner A.J. Briggs, R.G.A., has been wounded, and is in hospital in France. Gunner Briggs had been settled in the United States for a few years, but on the outbreak of war, he, with a fine sense of duty, as rare as it was admirable, threw up his appointment, and joined the forces of the mother country. 24/11/1917

Late Lieutenant Gooderham. (Family name is apparently "Briggs-Gooderham")

Miss Gooderham, the sister of 2^nd Lieutenant Briggs Gooderham, who was killed in action on 13th December when in charge of a machine gun, has received a letter from his commanding officer, stating that 2^nd Lieutenant Briggs Gooderham was killed instantaneously by a big shell. The body was recovered and buried next day with due military honours. His captain states: “though we had known him so short a time we all appreciated his splendid qualities. He was loved by the men. We deeply mourn his loss, and feel that he cannot be replaced. We all join in sending you our deepest sympathy. The deceased officer’s soldier servant was killed with him.” Miss Gooderham has received a telegram from the keeper of the Privy Purse expressing the sympathy of the King and Queen with her. The deceased enlisted on 1914, later got his commission, and went to France. 6/01/1917

Mrs Briggs of Amble has received official information of the death of her husband, Pte. Valentine Briggs, of the Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action in France on August 22^nd 1917. Pte. Briggs joined up about three years ago and has seen a good deal of fighting. He has been wounded, and after an absence went out again to the firing line. His officer, Lieut. Woolnough, says in a letter to Mrs Briggs that he was considered one of the best of his fellow soldiers. He never stumbled and was always ready with a joke. He was a good soldier. Another of his officers, 2^nd Lieut. H D Denman, describes the circumstances of his death. It was during the operations of the 22^nd when he with another sniper was hit by a shell, and both were killed instantaneously. The officer said Pte. Briggs was a good soldier and always the most cheerful among them. He had many friends and was a good favourite with the snipers, all of whom joined him in expressing their deepest sympathy with her in her sad loss, which was also their loss. 22/9/1917 

Lieutenant F.A .Brown, N.F., clerk in Barclay’s bank, Alnwick, is officially reported killed in action. 3/11/1917

Lieutenant F.A. Brown, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, whom we reported as killed in action during the recent advance of the British troops in Flanders, was the only son of Mr Frederick Brown, veterinary surgeon 15, St Thomas’ Street, Newcastle. He was educated at Dame Allan’s School, Newcastle and subsequently joined the staff at Barclay’s bank. He was posted to a branch appointment at Ponteland, and afterwards transferred to Alnwick, where he located for 2 years prior to entering the Army. 10/11/1917

Private William Brown, N.F., Beal Farm, wounded in the shoulder.  3/11/1917

Mrs Buddle, of Church St, Amble, has received official information of the death of her son, Pte. J. R. Buddle, of the 6^th N.F., who was killed in action on 26^th May 1917. Pte. Buddle was well known in Amble and his death on the battlefield has caused widespread regret. He joined up in September 191?. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, he was kept in England for a long time doing work as an NCO. In February last  he joined the Machine Gun Section of the North'd Fus ...... ...... ...out to France. 9/6/1917

Death of 2nd Lieutenant Burdon Sanderson.

It is with sincere regret that we record the death from wounds received in action of 2^nd Lieutenant Guy Askew James Burdon Sanderson second son of the late Richard Burdon Sanderson, Otterburn Dene, and nephew of the late James Burdon Sanderson,  ….,   Belford. Master Guy was a fine unassuming young gentleman and was greatly beloved by all with whom he came in contact. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives. Deceased was 19 years of age. 3/3/1917

Official news has been received by Mrs M. Burn, Clayport, Alnwick, that her husband Lance Corporal Matthew Burn, Northumberland Fusiliers, is in the St. Louis U.S.A. General Hospital in Rouen, France, suffering from a gunshot wound in his forehead 24/11/1917

Private Robert Cairns, Northumberland Fusiliers, Hoppen, Belford, late of Acklington, has died of wounds. 13/1/1917

Private Robert Cairns son of Mrs Cairns of Hoppen Farm Belford has died at Etaples Hospital. Her….. other sons serving at the front have……. been wounded. 20/01/1917

Mrs H.(M?) I. Caisley of 13 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, has received news that her husband Private J.W. Caisley, West Yorks, has been missing since 3 May 1917 he was late of Christon Bank and Alnwick 7/7/1917

Mr and Mrs James Carse, of Craster, have received information from the Admiralty, that their youngest son, Able Seaman D.E. Carse, aged 36 years, late of Newton by the Sea was lost on the 17th October on board H.M.S. destroyer “Mary Rose.” The sympathy of the whole district is with the aged parents on the loss of their heroic son, this being the second patriotic sacrifice they have made. Their second son who was in the Canadians, died of wounds. 3/11/1917

Mr James Carse, of Craster, formerly of Newton by the Sea, has received information that his son, Private W. Carse of the Canadians, has been wounded and is now at no. 7 Stationery hospital, France, this is the second time Private James Carse has been wounded. The above information has been received through the chaplain, who states his leg is fractured, and right thumb blown off. 19/5/1917

Sergeant Major Thomas Chrisp, whose death in action is now reported, was the eldest son of the late Inspector Chrisp of Wooler, and attended the Duke School where he won distinction both in his work and on the sports field. He resided in Alnwick some time and taught at the C.E. School. He went to Bede College and completed his training when war broke out. He joined the D.L.I. He was wounded in the 1^st battle of Ypres, April, 1915, and return to the front July 1916, deceased was married just before going, and leaves a widow and one child. He won distinction in the field, being awarded the military medal. 7/7/1917

News has been received by his relatives in Belford, that Private Michael Clark, eldest son of Dr. Clark, M.P. Olds, Alberta, Canada, has been wounded. 16/6/1917

Bombardier W.H. Clothier, Royal Garrison Artillery (Belford), killed. 1/9/1917

Mr J. Cockburn, of Dovecote Street, Amble, has received news that his son, Able Seaman John Cockburn was wounded on 26th October and is now lying in a military hospital in Edinburgh. This is the second time he has been wounded and sent home. He belonged to the Royal Naval Division 17/11/1917

Mrs Cockburn, 33 Bondgate Without, Alnwick, has received official news that her husband Sergeant Robert Cockburn, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded in action in France and is now lying in hospital at Nottingham. Sergeant Cockburn enlisted a little over 2 years ago but was not drafted out to the front until the first week of April last. 16/6/1917

Information has been received by a sister that Lance Corporal William Cockburn, of Longhorsley, previously reported missing is now reported badly wounded, and a prisoner of war in Germany. 19/5/1917

Private George Collier, Australian Infantry Force, formerly of Alnwick, is reported missing since April 11th. He was wounded in August last, and return to the front on January. 12/5/1917

Mrs Collier, 10 Hyde Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, has received official notification that her son, Private George Collier, Australian forces ( reported missing on April 11, 1917) was killed in action on that date. Private Collier was an old Duke School boy, and left this country 7 years ago to take up farming in Australia. He was wounded in August, 1916, and return to France in January of this year. 24/11/1917

Mr John Curry, Seahouses, has received official intimation that his son, Private William Curry, Yorkshire Regiment, was posted missing on the ??th September. Mr Curry will be grateful for any information from fellow soldiers of the Yorkshire Regiment. 10/11/1917

News has been received by Mrs Redpath, Fallowlees, that her brother Private Thomas Curry died a prisoner of war in Germany, on August 23rd, 1917. He joined the South Staffordshire Regiment, and went to France on 21 January, and was taken prisoner of war on 28 March last. 29/12/1917

News has been received by relatives in Alnwick that Trooper W. Scott  Dalgleish, Kings Hussars, and eldest son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dalgleish Front Street, Leith, was killed in action on 25 November. Prior to enlisting Trooper Dalgleish was employed in the General Post Office, Edinburgh. He was a grandson of the late William and Maggie Scott, Hotspur Place, Alnwick. 15/12/1917

Official intimation has been received that Private P. Davidson, Barton, near Whittingham has died of wounds. 17/3/1917

Officially reported wounded, Lance Corporal T. Davies, N.F., Acklington; Private E?R. Nicholson, N.F. Amble. 7/7/1917

Private A. Davison, Northumberland Fusiliers, Alnwick, is officially reported wounded; also Private A. Gray, and A. Shell, Northumberland Fusiliers, Lesbury. 7/7/1917

Amble Men Killed and Wounded.

Mr and Mrs Dennison, Edwin Street, Amble, have received official intelligence from the War office that their son, Private Adam Dennison, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action on the 26th October, in the recent heavy battle in Flanders. Private Dennison joined up three years ago. He had been in the thick of the fighting in France for the past 2 ½ years, and has been once home. He was just about to get his leave for home, but the recent big push prevented it. Sympathy is manifested towards his parents in their sad bereavement. Deceased took part in the sapping of Hill 60, in the construction of the great mine, which will be remembered, cause such terror for the Germans. Private Dennison was only 22 years of age 24/11/1917

Mr and Mrs Ditchburn, Albert Street, Amble, have received intimation from the War office that their son Private R. Ditchburn, N.F., was wounded and gassed in one of the recent battles in Flanders. He suffered more from the gas attack than the wound. He lost speech and was blinded for nine days. He had been brought to hospital in England and has regained both speech and eyesight. 24/11/1917

News has been received that Sapper C. Dixon, R.E., of Clayport, Alnwick, has been wounded and is now in hospital in Suffolk. 7/7/1917

Private W.S. Dixon, Northumberland Fusiliers, enlisted at Alnwick, is reported to have been wounded. 13/1/1917

Mr and Mrs A. Dodds, Glanton, have received information that their son Sapper Andrew Dodds was killed in action on the 23rd. 5/5/1917.

Sapper Andrew Dodds, 222^nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, killed in action 23^rd April 1917, aged 27. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial.  Son of Andrew and Annie Dodds, of Holly House, Glanton, Northumberland.

Sapper Dodds was killed in the second battle of the Scarpe, Arras.  Some engineer units were used as infantry in the  initial attack on the 23rd. 33rd Divisionional engineer war diary records 1 killed, 11 wounded and 13 missing.

Longhoughton Lad’s Death.

Private John Richardson Dodds, Northumberland Fusiliers, eldest son of Mrs Mary Dodds, and the late Mr Thomas Dodds schoolmaster, Longhoughton, has died of wounds received in action in France. Private Dodds, previous to enlistment, was employed as a clerk in the mineral audit office of the N.E. Railway at Newcastle. A memorial service is to be held at the Longhoughton Church on Sunday at 3pm. 10/11/1917

News has reached Mr and Mrs Douglas late of Littlehoughton, that their youngest son, Private John Edward Douglas, Canadian Regiment, has been wounded in France with shrapnel in the right hand, and is now in the Red Cross Hospital, Elsmere, Shropshire. 19/5/1917

News has been received by Mr and Mrs Douglas 198, Woodhorn Road, Ashington, that their son, Private Thomas C. Douglas, was wounded in action on April 11^th, in the battle of Arras. He joined the colours in June of last year and after 3 months training in England was drafted out to France in September, where he was transferred from the N.F., to the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. He was wounded in October and was in hospital in France and only recently rejoined his regiment when he was again wounded, being shot through the foot. He is now in hospital in Camberwell. 28/4/1917

Amble killed and wounded.

News has been received Private Walter Douglas, N.F., of Amble was killed in action on 20 October, when taking part in in action by his company. Private Douglas enlisted on 19 April, 1915, at Alnwick. He has been out in France for a long period, and was twice invalided home. 17/11/1917

Private Thomas Dryden.

Word has been received by his sister that Private Thomas Dryden, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been missing since September 17 last year. Previous to enlisting, Private Dryden was employed as coach painter by Mr Hugh Archbold, Alnwick. He is a son of Mr John Dryden, formerly landlord of the Grey’s Inn, Clayport.  17/3/1917

Mrs J. Egdell received official information on Saturday that her husband, Corporal J. Egdell, N.F. was reported missing on the 26^th inst. Corporal J. Egdell was the 4^th son of Mrs and the late Robert Egdell, New Row, Alnwick. He went to France April 26, 1915 and has been there ever since. Although wounded in July of this year, he rejoined his regiment after only a few days in hospital. Mrs R. Egdell has had two sons killed in the war — Edward, July 20th, 1916, and Thomas, September 22nd, 1917, and two wounded. One is still fighting and now another is reported missing

Mrs Elliott, of Mark’s Row, Amble, has received official intimation that her son Private C. Elliott D.L.I. has been wounded in the left arm, and is in hospital in Birmingham, and is going on well. 8/9/1917

Private J.W. Elliott, N.F., son of Mrs Elliott, Gibson Street, Amble has been wounded in three places and is now progressing in hospital in Sunderland. 3/11/1917

In Hospital.

Lance Corporal G.W. Fairbairn of Westwood (pic) 14/4/1917

Private J.G. Ferguson, N.F., Amble, previously reported wounded, now reported wounded and missing. 7/7/1917

Mrs Farrell, of New Row, has received news that her husband, Sapper I. Farrell, R.E., was seriously wounded on 5 July, and is now in hospital in France. There is information that he is improving and expects to get home soon. 8/9/1917

Sergeant W.H. Farrell, Northumberland Fusiliers, Warkworth, is reported wounded. 10/02/1917

Lance Corporal D. Findlay, Northumberland Fusiliers (Radcliffe), killed. 7/7/1917

Pte Joseph Foggon, Rothbury. Prisoner of War in Germany.

27/10/1917

Mr Thomas Foreman, Longhoughton has received news of the death of his son, Private William Foreman, from wounds received in France on 26th October. It is three years since the deceased enlisted. 10/11/1917

Mrs J.J. Forster, Woodhorn Road, Ashington, has received information that her husband, Sapper J.J. Foster, R.E., has been wounded in the back, and is now in the 4^th General Scottish hospital, Glasgow. 17/11/1917

Mrs Freel, of Radcliffe Colliery, has received news that his son, Gunner James Freel, Royal Field Artillery, was wounded on 20th April. 9/6/1917

Official news has been received that Private in J.H. Fullerton, D.L.I ., Denwick, was received into General Hospital, France, on October 18h suffering from severe gunshot wounds in the right knee necessitating the amputation of his right leg, and is progressing as well is can be expected. 10/11/1917

Mrs G. Furlonger, Clayport, Alnwick, has received intimation from the War office that her son, Private Lancelot Charles Furlonger, N.F., has been admitted to Springburn Woodside hospital, Glasgow, suffering from shell wounds and gassed. He took part in the South African campaign with the Northumberland Imperial Yeomanry, for which he got the Queen’s medal and clasps. 17/11/1917

Amble Men Killed and Wounded.
Mr and Mrs Gair, of Dovecote Street, Amble, have received official information of the death of their son, Private John Edward Gair, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action on August 22nd. He was only 22 years of age, and joined the forces two years ago. Private Gair was a member of the first volunteer companies inaugurated in Amble, and kept up his drills until he enlisted. In May 1916, he went out to France and had been in the fighting since that time. 8/9/1917

Alnwick Hero Dies of Wounds.

Mrs Isa. McKenzie of Hotspur Place, Alnwick, has received official news that her younger son Lance Sergeant George Gibbison, Northumberland Fusiliers, has died of wounds received in action in the Balkans. Lance Sergeant George Gibbison, who was only 23 years of age, and enlisted into the Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers, was serving with the regiment in India when the war broke out and with his battalion was drafted to the seat of war in Western Europe. He went through some of the hottest engagements, being twice wounded. Soon after recovering from the second wound, he volunteered for active service and was drafted out to the Balkans where unfortunately he received his third wound which proved fatal. He was quite a favourite in his battalion, and was well liked by the young men when in Alnwick. 17/3/1917

Private H. Gibson Mindrum is missing. He previously served in the Dardanelles, and in Egypt. 17/3/1917

The people of Radcliffe learned with regret the death of Lance Corporal William Glass, who was killed in action France on April 17th. He was over 31 years of age, and had been in the firing line for a considerable time. 19/5/1917

Lance Corporal T.J .Gordon — the casually list among our local soldiers has been larger again recently, and we have to add to the number that of Lance Corporal Thomas J. Gordon, only son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon, of Bendor, who is officially reported as missing. In peacetime Lance Corporal Gordon was employed as a mole catcher with his father, and is 29 years of age. He married a Miss Ritchey of Edinburgh. He enlisted in the Royal Scots in April, 1915, and left for France in September, 1916. He has seen a considerable amount of active service, be wounded with shrapnel in the left arm in November of last year. After treatment in a hospital in France he returned to the firing line and has been missing since the 3rd of May.  Let us hope that better news will yet come to hand. In the meantime the young wife and parents will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends under the trying circumstances. 16/6/1917

Miss Graham, of High Street, Belford, has received word that her youngest brother, Private John Graham, has been wounded in action 16/6/1917

Wounded (officially reported.)

Lance Corporal R. Green, Northumberland Fusiliers (Alnwick). 16/6/1917

Mrs Grey of Panhaven Road, Amble, is the recipient of news from the War office, of the death of her son Private M.H. Grey, of the Durham Light Infantry. He joined up in April of this year. He was 19 on 23rd June. He got his leave on the following Saturday, and went out to France on the Tuesday, the first week in July. He was killed on 29th October. 17/11/1917

Roll of Honour.

 Wounded.

 Private Tim Haley Alnwick, second time wounded. (pic) 28/4/1917

Corporal William Hedley, of Amble was killed in action in France, on April 28, 1917. His lieutenant writes a letter of sympathy to Mrs Hedley, saying her husband was killed in action in the afternoon at one o’clock. He had just started dinner when a shell burst close on them, killing her husband and two other of his men. The news came as a great shock to all of them. He (the Lieutenant), had been with him and the team a short time before and at spoken to him at the time. He was cheery as usual, and they both remarked on the quietness of things in the neighbourhood. His death is a great blow to the company as he was one of the most popular N.C.O.,’ s. He was one of the bravest men he ever saw or met and his kindly disposition made him a great favourite wherever he went. The burial took place next morning. 19/5/1917

Private A. Henderson, N.F. (Alnwick), is in the official list of wounded. 23/6/1917

Longhoughton Gunner Wounded.

Information has been received by Mrs Lawson, Longhoughton, but her eldest son, Gunner George Henderson, R.G.A.,, has been wounded in action, and is now in hospital in Birkenhead. 13/1/1917

Sergeant James Henderson’s Death. —

 In an official message to his wife the death of Sergeant James Henderson of the Northumberland Fusiliers is confirmed. It appears he was killed instantaneously while in the trenches by a shell, on the12th May.  A sympathetic letter to the widow from the commanding officer gives a map reference of his grave by which means it can be found at any future time, and says “how sorry we were all when your husband was killed and he is greatly missed by all of us. I hope you can find some satisfaction in the knowledge that his death was absolutely painless and that he died fighting bravely for his country.” Deceased was the son of Mr R.F. and Mrs I.N. Henderson, Wooler, and was 34 years of age. He enlisted at the first call for volunteers in September 1914, and after a period of hard training principally at camps in Dorsetshire he accompanied his battalion to France in September, 1915, and was only once home on leave in December of the same year. Being a joiner by trade he was made Pioneer Sergeant, and had proved himself a useful and capable soldier. He had a wide experience while in France and had seen much severe fighting and had, after nearly 2 years active service, given his life for his country. He leaves a widow and four children who reside at Blyth, deceased having been employed there for some years. 16/6/1917

Private Norman Henderson, London territorial regiment, has been wounded. He is the 3^rd son of Mr and Mrs W.A. Henderson, Wooler. 15/12/1917

Mrs J. Yeaman has received word that her nephew, Lance Corporal Robert Henderson was wounded on 27 October. This is the second time he has been wounded. At present he is lying in hospital at Rouen. 24/11/1917

Alnwick Corporal Wounded.

The wife of Corporal H.H. Hindmarsh N.F., Alnwick has received word that he has been wounded in France. He was employed by Messrs. Reavell Bros., before going off to the war. He is now in hospital at C……. 24/01/1917

Mr and Mrs Hinson of Peppermoor farm, Lesbury, received the sad news on the 26^th ult., That their beloved and only son, Driver Robert Hinson, transport section, N.F., had been killed in action. At at the very beginning of the war Robert responded to his country’s call, enlisting on 7th September 1914, and after a course of training at Alnwick, Gosforth, and Cambois, proceeded to France on 18th April, 1915 with the transport section, two days previous to the Battalion. He had been bravely doing his bit for his king and country up to the early morning of 21st April last when he met his death instantly from a German shell. His officer, writing to the bereaved parents says “words fail to convey my feelings for you in this bitter trial. I can only pray that God will give you strength to bear up under this terrible affliction. I trust that the knowledge that Robert was loved and respected by his mates, and that he has to the best of my knowledge cheerfully and ably done his best to assist in winning this war, will do something to sweeten your bitterness. I soon learned to appreciate his worth and to consider him one of my best men, and one whom I could always rely on. We have buried him in the graveyard behind the Citadel, in the midst of his fellow Britons, who have died for the Empire and for us all. Robert has made the supreme sacrifice for the noblest cause that man could give his life for. “The Lord giveth — and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. 5/5/1917

Private T.W. Atkinson (35282) and Corporal J. Howes (35146), Northumberland Fusiliers, reported wounded. Both enlisted at Alnwick. 5/5/1917

Mrs Humble, Embleton, has received word that their second son, Private W.J. Humble, Manchester Regiment, is reported missing since October 21st. Previous to joining the army Private Humble was employed by Messrs. Pitt and Co., butchers, Embleton. It is hoped that better news may come to hand respecting Private Humble. 15/12/1917

Private F. Hunter, Durham Light Infantry, Chathill Station, is officially reported wounded. 9/6/1917

Sergeant-Instructor of Musketry J.W. Hunter, Northumberland Fusiliers, has been wounded in action, and is in a home at Eeault, France. He is a son of Mr W. Hunter, Akeld. 15/12/1917

Information has been received by his father, Mr A. Hunter, … ….. Milfield , Wooler, that Second Lieutenant Norman Archbold Hunter, N.F., has been killed in action. He was a student at Edinburgh University when war broke out and he enlisted in the  R.A.M.C. Gaining a commission in April that year, he went to France for the second time three months ……. … his elder brother who was killed in action …….. 15/9/1917

In our report of prisoners of war in Germany, the name of Private W.E. Pitt was erroneously given for private J.W. Pitt, his brother.  3/11/1917

Wounded (officially reported.)

Private R. Hutchinson, King’s Own Scottish Borderers (Alnwick) 16/6/1917

Mr and Mrs Archbold Inglis, 21 Howick Street, Alnwick, have received word from the War office,  that their son Private James Inglis is missing. It is a pathetic circumstance that they have now two sons missing. 19/5/1917

Mr and Mrs Archibald Inglis, 21 Howick Street Alnwick, have been officially informed on May 9th that their son, Rifleman James Inglis of the West Yorkshire Regiment, was missing, have since received a letter, dated May 21st, from Major A.E. Dunbar, officer commanding B company, informed them that Rifleman James Inglis, died in hospital from wounds received in action. “He did excellent work,” the officer added, “before he was killed, and officers and men of his company were all very sorry to hear of his death.” Previous to enlisting Private Inglis was employed as a miner at Shilbottle Colliery. This is the second son that Mr and Mrs Inglis have lost. This the other son, Private Andrew Inglis of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers, has been missing since July 1916. Major Dunbar’s letter was accompanied with a message of sympathy and condolence from his Majesty the King. 2/6/1917

News has been received from France of the death of Lance Corporal J.W. Jefferson D.L.I., eldest son of William and Mary Jefferson, of Barrack Row, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, formerly of the Dairy, Alnwick. Previous to joining the army, Lance Corporal Jefferson was engaged as Forester to Mr F. Fenwick, Forester’s Lodge, Wolsingham, Durham. The deceased  was 28 years of age leaves a widow and two young children. 17/11/1917

The parents of Corporal J.W. Jeffrey, who reside at East View, Broomhill, have been notified by the War Office of his death. Corporal Jeffrey, joined the Life Guards in November 1915, and went to France in October 1916, where for some time he has been acting as bomb instructor. He was killed in action on May 5th, 1917 previous to joining the army he worked Broomhill Colliery as a spare Deputy Overman. 2/6/1917

Mr and Mrs George Jeffrey, 2 Cavendish Terrace, Hirst, Ashington late of Embleton, have received news that their son Private John Jeffrey, West Yorks, is missing since august  1st, 1917. 1/9/1917

Private C.W. Johnson, Hethpool, Wooler, son-in-law of the late Mr George Grey, of Milfield, killed. 3/11/1917

Mr and Mrs L. Johnston Whittingham have received official notice that their youngest son Private B Johnston, Cameronians, is badly wounded in the right arm. 5/5/1917

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 Killed.

 Private J.B. Jordan, Longframlington (pic) 28/4/1917

Mrs H. Kidd, for Bridge Street, Rothbury, has received official news that her son, Corporal Lewis Kidd, M.G.C., has been wounded through the left leg, and is now in hospital in Edinburgh. This is the third time for Corporal Kidd to be wounded. 15/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Kirkup of Howbalk, Whittingham, have four soldier sons serving, one of whom, driver George Kirkup, was recently wounded, and is now recovering. He enlisted in Alnwick in November 1915 and went to France in September 1916. The other sons are Private Matt Kirkup, North Hants Regiment (sic); Corporal H.A. Kirkup, N.F., and  Private Thomas Kirkup, N.F. 1/9/1917

News was received on Saturday by Mr . W Learmouth, King Street, Alnwick, that his son, Lance Corporal Henry D. Learmouth, M.M., has been wounded in France. 5/5/1917

Mrs Lee of Wooler has received sad news of her son Private George Lee, who was killed in action on the 9^th aged 35?. He was in Canada eleven years, returned after war broke out, joined in November 1916, and went out to France in February. He was much respected by his townsmen. His mother, two brothers, and two sisters, mourn his loss. 5/5/1917

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lee, of Tyneley, have received the sad news that their son, Private H. Waite Lee, N.F., who has been missing for 12 months this day (Saturday), is now reported killed on that date. 15/9/1917

Official news has been received by Mr and Mrs Lee, West Street, Belford, informing them that their eldest son, Private James Lee, East Yorks, was posted missing on October 4, Fuller details will be given next week. 17/11/1917

Lieutenant C.R. Lingwood

Lieutenant Clement R. Lingwood, Northumberland Fusiliers, third son of Mr W.C. Lingwood, West Street, Gateshead, has been wounded in the right arm and is in hospital abroad. Lieutenant Lingwood for a time carried out the work of the recruiting offices, at Alnwick, prior to being ….. by Major J. Wallace. 16/6/1917

Private A.H. Lough, N.F.(Felton)  is officially reported wounded.  2/6/1917

The parents of Corporal Manderson, Wandy Law, Loan End, Berwick, and late of Wandy Law, who was officially announced as killed on May 3rd, is now reported to be a prisoner of war at Ingolstadt Bavaria. They have lately had a letter from him that he was wounded and is in hospital in Germany, and is progressing ……. Corporal Manderson enlisted in 1914 and went to France in November 1916. 30/6/1917

Craster Soldier Killed.

Mrs Mason, of Craster has had official word that her son Private Robert Woodcock Mason of the Northumberland Fusiliers, aged 22, who has been missing since July 1 last, is now reported killed. Deceased was an employee at Craster Quarry. 13/1/1917 (p.6/1/1917)

Mr Leonard Maule, Clayport, Alnwick, has received official intimation that his son, Rifleman Ernest Maule, London Regiment, was posted as missing on August 13th, 1917. 1/9/1917

Private George McGregor Scots Guards (East Kirknewton) has been killed in action. 15/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Andrew Michie, Bondgate, Alnwick, have received official news that their fourth son, Henry George Michie, Northumberland Fusiliers, died of wounds received in action in France, on September 26^th, 1916. On September 13^th, a War Office telegram informed his parents that he was wounded, which was followed by another on October 20^th stating that he was wounded and missing. Since then no further news was received about him till the message came this week that he had died of wounds. Lieutenant Michie originally belonged to the Northumberland Hussars, being corporal, and went with his regiment to the battle field in October 1914. He was wounded and invalided home in the early part of 1915. After rejoining he was offered, and accepted a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers. In November, 1915, he was sent on special work in the Mediterranean, returning to France in July, 1916, where his regiment had a fair share of the heavy fighting. Four of Mr and Mrs Michie’s sons joined the Army, two of whom are still serving, two have made the great sacrifice-Private Gilbert Michie, of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), killed in the battle of Loos, in September, 1915; and Lieutenant Henry George Michie, attached to the Northumberland Fusiliers, now reported to have died of wounds, Sept. 26^th, 1916. Private Christopher Young Michie, is serving with the Canadians, and Lance Corporal Archie Michie with the Gordon Highlanders. 22/9/1917

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 Wounded.

 Private G. Milburn, N.F., Alnwick  (pic) 28/4/1917

Private George Milburn, N.F., has written to his parents, Bondgate Within, Alnwick, that he has been wounded in the leg in France, and is now in hospital there. Before the war he was employed by the Shilbottle Colliery Company. In writing home he states that his brother Willie was all right the last time he heard from him. Last week, however, we gave the photo of Lance Corporal W. Milburn, who had been wounded a second time he is now in hospital at Hereford, and all regret that his status is such that his parents have been sent for. 28/4/1917

Private James Miller, Scottish Horse, has been admitted to hospital in France wounded in the left arm and hand.  He is the son of Mr and Mrs W Miller, Chester House, Acklington. 5/5/1917

Mrs Muers, Coronation Terrace, Alnwick, has been officially informed that her eldest son Corporal William Muers, N.F., was wounded in action on October 26th. Corporal Muers was mobilised at the outbreak of the war and left Cambois on April 20th, 1915, for France. He was home in the early part of October looking fit and well. 24/11/1917

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Killed

Pte. John M. Nairn, Lemmington, Alnwick, Previously Missing 1/9/1917

Death of Captain R.P. Neville.
We regret to announce the death from wounds of Captain R.P. Neville, Northumberland Fusiliers, which occurred in France, October 27th. Neville was a good soldier, and rose from the ranks. He had seen active service with the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and was in possession of five medals, including the Queen’s and King’s medal for the South African campaign, the medal for Long Service, the Coronation Medal, and the Military Cross, the latter for distinguished service in France. When out in South Africa he had charge of a Mounted Infantry Company. He was a Regimental Sergeant Major of the territorial Battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick, from 1908 until 1911, and Lieutenant and Quartermaster until mentioned in the New Year’s Honours list, 1917, with the rank of Captain. Some months ago, Neville was invalided home from France, and when convalescent he returned to the battlefields in that country. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and two sons, the eldest of whom is now serving in the Royal Flying Corps. 3/11/1917

Amble Men Wounded.

Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Gibson? Street, Amble have received official information that Private John Nicholson, N.F., being wounded in the recent fighting in France and also of their son-in-law, Private A. Hogg, N.F., who has been wounded. 16/6/1917

Mrs Nicholson, of Turner Street, Amble, received an intimation from the War Office some time ago of her son, Pte J Nicholson, being wounded. She immediately proceeded to where he was and saw him. It is pleasing to note that he is progressing towards recovery. 22/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Lightfoot?, 9 Croft Terrace, South Hylton, Sunderland, has received word that her nephew Private R. Nicholson of the Lancashire Regiment is a prisoner of war. Private Nicholson is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Nicholson of South Charlton 7/7/1917

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Mrs O’Brien, Clayport, Alnwick, has received news that her third son, Private Joseph O’Brien Northumberland Fusiliers, has been killed in action. 10/11/1917

Mrs Joseph O’Brien, Union Court Alnwick, has received word from the War office that her third son, Private Joseph O’Brien, Yorks Regiment (late Northumberland Fusiliers), is missing and not killed as reported.  17/11/1917

News has been received by friends at Wooler that Corporal A. Oliver, Black Watch, is in hospital suffering from wounds received in action. 15/12/1917

Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Slassor, Eslington Park, Nr. Whittingham, that their eldest son, Pte. Walter Oliver, N.F., has been killed in action. 8/12/1917

Mrs W. Ormston, of 3 Henderson Street, Amble, has received information that her eldest son, Private Albert Ormston has been killed in action in France. He enlisted in April last and was drafted out after only seven weeks training. He is 21 years of age. 1/9/1917

Another brave Amble Lad, Private Albert Ormston, D.L.I., son of Mrs Ormston, of Henderson Street, as died from wounds in France. He only joined the forces on 17 April, only 13 weeks ago, and now he lies in a soldier’s grave. His first time in the trenches, he was badly wounded and succumbed the next day. 8/9/1917

Amble and Radcliffe Casualties.
We regret to announce that Private Albert Pitchford was killed in action in France on July last. He joined at the outbreak of war. He was wounded, and sent to hospital in England. After recovering he went back to France. He was only 21 years of age; and was well known and respected in Radcliffe.  25/8/1917

Private J.W Pitt is officially reported missing. He is of Alnwick. 9/6/1917

Mrs Pitt, Alnwick, has received information that her husband Private W.E. Pitt, M.G.C., has been wounded in France. He is at present in the hospital at Aldershot. 29/12/1917

Mrs Pratt of Bede Street, Amble has received official intimation from the War office that her son able Seaman James Pratt of the Royal Naval Division, has been killed in action in France. He joined up in October, 1914, and went through the whole of the Gallipoli campaign. 17/11/1917

An Alnwick lad killed.

Mrs Ramsay, of Blythe’s Yard, Clayport Alnwick, has received information that her son, Private Thomas Ramsay of the Durham Light Infantry was killed in action December 12 somewhere in France. He went out on January’s 2nd last year.  He was well liked by the officers and men……(continues)  6/01/1917

Lieutenant Arthur Reed of Warkworth.

As sense of bereavement has been cast over the village of Warkworth by news of the death in action on October 30, of Lieutenant Arthur Reed a young man well known in the district whose intelligence had quickly brought him commission the rank. His parents received the sad message on Saturday, and much sympathy is expressed with them and the family. The deceased officer emigrated to Canada a few years ago, and joined the Canadian forces. 10/11/1917

News has been received by Mr and Mrs Ralph Renton, Hazelrigg Mill, Belford, that their eldest son Rifleman J.W. Renton, Royal Irish Rifles was killed in action in France on August 3rd. Deceased formerly worked on his father’s farm. 1/9/1917

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Killed.

Sergeant William Richardson N.F., Longframlington 31/3/1917

Lieut-Col. Rickman Wounded

Lieutenant Colonel  A.W. Rickman, D.S.O., Northumberland Fusiliers, is officially reported to have been wounded. For some years prior to the war he acted as secretary of the Percy Hunt, and was a winner at point to point races. During his residence in the Percy country, Lieutenant Colonel Rickman was a regular and foremost follower of the foxhounds. He resided at Heckley House, and was adjutant for the 3^rd Northumberland Fusiliers (special reserve). 1/12/1917

Mr and Mrs Riddell, of Riverside cottage, Warkworth, have received news that their eldest son, Walter, who is an active service in France, is in hospital suffering from trench feet. 17/11/1917

Amble and Radcliffe Casualties.
Miss Roberts of Bede Street, Amble, has received official intimation of the wounding of her brother, Lieutenant Victor Roberts, who is in the  R.F.C. he is doing well and recovering. . 25/8/1917

Mrs Robertson of 20, Smith Street, Amble, has received a sympathetic letter from the front, informing her that her son, Sapper C.W. Robertson has been killed by a bomb from a hostile aircraft. The officers and men send their sincere condolences, saying that he joined their company only 5 days previously, and he worked in a very efficient manner. He was buried with full military honours. 10/11/1917

Mrs Robertson, of 31 Howick Street, Alnwick, received official news on Thursday that her husband Private William Robertson of the Northumberland Fusiliers, has been severely wounded in the neck by gunshot, and is now in hospital in France. 15/9/1917

Sergeant G. Robinson, 2030, Northumberland Fusiliers, (enlisted at Alnwick) is reported to have died of wounds. 6/01/1917

Mr Robert Robison, Wooler, has received notice that his son Private Norman Robison, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, is dangerously ill abroad. Previous to joining the army he was a clerk in the British Linen Bank at Wooler. 5/5/1917

Miss A. Tait of the Rock Farm Cottages, has just received official word that her only brother, Private Adam Robson, West Riding Regiment, was killed in action in France on September 3rd, 1916. He joined the N.F. On March 12th, 1915, and went to France July, 1916. Before enlisting he was on the farm at a Rock Moor House. 16/6/1917

Mr and Mrs Robson of North Lyham, Belford, have received news that their eldest son, Private Archie T. Robson, has been wounded. 5/5/1917

Official news has been received that Private H.A. Robson, N.F., has been received into the Neath Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds in the arm and face. He is a son of Mr and Mrs J.B. Robson, Bailiffgate. 3/11/1917

Private Jack Roper, Northumberland Fusiliers, wounded in action, 16th of June, 1917, is the second son of Robert Roper, Dove Cot,  Alnwick. He was formerly in the employ of his Grace, the Duke of Northumberland, being in the Castle Gardens. He joined Kitchener’s Army at the first call for volunteers, and was posted to the above Battalion. (? no battalion shown) He went to France with his regiment in August, 1915, and was present at the battle of Loos and the Somme 1916; also in all the heavy fighting this summer. This is his  ……?……. knockout blow. He is at present at the base hospital in France. His brother, Robert Roper, joined the N.F. about the same time, but was soon severely wounded, and is at present on  …?… duty in Newcastle. 7/7/1917

Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Ross, Church Row, Bamburgh, that their son Private Hugh Ross, East Yorks Regiment, previously reported missing September 15, 1916, is now reported dead. 1/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Rough, Scots Gap, Boulmer, have received official word that their eldest son, Private A. Rough, M.G.C., aged 23, was killed in action by a shell on August 15th. He joined the Army in July, 1916, and after going through his training went to France in February 1917.

Officially reported wounded — Private F.J .Rule, Machine Gun Corps (Alnwick). 16/6/1917

Private T.H. Scorer, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Scorer, 6 Bridge Street, Alnwick who has been at the front since the end of August 1916, has been slightly gassed and is in a convalescent hospital in France 1/9/1917

Miss R. Scott, Lower Howick Street, Alnwick, has received news that her younger brother, Private David Scott, Northumberland Fusiliers, was severely wounded in the head and neck while in action? in France. Prior to joining the army, he was employed as a painter with ….. …. Robertson and Son. 15/9/1917

Mrs R. Rennison and Miss R. Scott, Howick Street, Alnwick, have received official information that their older brother, Private Robert Scott, Northumberland Fusiliers was killed in action in France while on duty as a stretcher bearer. Private Scott was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs R. Scott and was well known in the town. He enlisted into the Northumberland Fusiliers soon after the outbreak of war. His younger brother, Private David Scott is serving in France, and not long ago we had to report that he had been wounded in action. 17/11/1917

His friends in Alnwick have received information that Corporal W.A. Scott, Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside Scottish) has been wounded in action in France on June 6th, and that as a result of his injuries his left arm had to be amputated two days later. He is now in Norwich hospital. Corporal W.A. Scott is married to Minnie, youngest daughter of Mr J. Carlisle (Alnwick stationmaster) and Mrs Carlisle. 30/6/1917

Mr and Mrs Shell of Waterside House, Lesbury, have received word that their eldest son, Private William Shell, Northamptonshire Regiment, has been wounded in France, and is now in hospital in Northampton. 15/12/1917

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 Wounded.

 Private W. Simm, Shilbottle. (Pic) 28/4/1917

Private William Simm, son of Rifleman E. Simm, and Mrs Simm of Shilbottle, was wounded in the right shoulder at the battle of Arras, on Monday, April 9th. Private Simm is now in East Leeds war hospital. 28/4/1917

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Official news has reached Mr and Mrs Simpson, H….., Lesbury, that their second son George was wounded in the … on October 27^th. He is now lying in Southern General Hospital, Birmingham 24/11/1917

Official news has just come to Mr and Mrs R. Smailes, of South Craster, that their eldest son Private Luke Robson Smailes, has died of wounds in hospital in France. Private Smailes went to Canada years ago, and enlisted on February 8th, 1916 and got his training at camp Borden. He was drafted over to England in October, 1916, and stationed at Sandlings Camp, Kent, till he was drafted to France on April 18th, 1917. In a letter to his father and mother, the Wesleyan chaplain expresses very deep sympathy, “he came here seriously wounded and when he was alive, I visited him but he was unfortunately unconscious. His mortal remains lie in the military cemetery. A temporary cross will now be erected, no permanent memorial being sanctioned by the authorities as yet. May the God of all, comfort and console you in this trying time.” Deceased’s younger brother, Private Robert Smailes, who was also on the Canadians, died of wounds in France on October 7, 1916. The two brothers were both employed by the City Dairy of Toronto, where they were both much respected as shown by the kind letters from friends in Toronto. 30/6/1917

Mrs Smith, 1 Percy Street, Alnwick, has had word that her youngest son, Corporal F.C. Smith, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, was wounded and gassed on the 17th September. (should this be August??).  1/9/1917

We regret to learn that Mr John Smith, Clayport has this week received official news that his son Private James Smith of the Yorkshire Regiment has been seriously wounded with gun shot in the chest. Private Smith, an employee of the “ Gazette” Company, went to France two months ago. His many friends are sorry to hear the unfavourable news and wish him a speedy recovery. 8/9/1917

Alnmouth Seaman Missing.

Mr Thomas R. Smith 16 Parkside Place, Cowpen Quay, formerly of Waterside Alnmouth, has received news from the Admiralty, that his youngest son, Seaman Thomas Robert Smith, Royal Navy, is missing. In a letter from his officer it stated “The ship was sunk in a collision on the 12^th Inst., and Thomas Robert Smith, ordinary seaman, who was serving on board, was not amongst the survivors landed, and is reported missing. In the circumstances it is my painful duty to state it is feared that no doubt can be entertained that he has lost his life.”

Mr Thomas R Smith, the father, formerly lived under Mr Shell, Waterside farm, Alnmouth, and his son previous to joining the Navy after the outbreak of the war, was serving his apprenticeship with Mr Stevenson, grocer, Alnmouth. 22 & 29/12/1917

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Killed.

Private William Smith, N.F., Radcliffe, Killed in Action. (pic) 14/4/1917

(Tyneside Scottish)

Pte. Geo. R. Snaith, Machine Gun Corps, son of Mr and Mrs T. Snaith, Great Tosson, Rothbury, has been wounded, and is in hospital at Norwich 8/12/1917

Missing —
Private Harry Spittal, Clayport. 16/6/1917

Recently we reported that Private Henry Spittle, eldest son of Councillor William D. Spittle of Clayport, Alnwick, was missing. In a communication sent to his relatives in Alnwick, it is stated that his battalion at 6 o’clock in the morning successfully attacked the first line of the enemy trenches in the storming of the second line. Several of our men were taken prisoners, and it is supposed that private Spittle is among the number. He enlisted 14 months ago into the Kings Royal rifles, but was transferred into the West Yorkshire Regiment and subsequently into the East Yorks. Private H. Spittle is 28 years of age and not long after joining the colours he was drafted out to France. 14/7/1917

Amble and Radcliffe Casualties.
Sergeant Mark Spowart, N.F., is another of the brave men who has gone down in the recent heavy fighting. Mrs Spowart, of Coquet Street, Amble, has received sad news that he was killed on August 11th. Letters from his officers speak highly of him as a brave and excellent soldier who was always ready to do his duty. 25/8/1917

Acting Sergeant M. Spowart, Northumberland Fusiliers (Amble) is reported to have died of wounds. 15/9/1917

Mrs Steele, Longhoughton, has been informed that her husband, Signaller Frank Steele, York and Lancs Regiment, was wounded in the right shoulder and chest, on 22^nd November. He has gone through an operation, and is going on well. He is at General Hospital, surgical ward, France 8/12/1917

News has been received by Mr R. Stephenson, Boulmer, that his son Private W. Stephenson N.F., was wounded in action on October 27th for the second time, and is now in hospital in France suffering from wounds in the left arm. 10/11/1917

Officially reported wounded

 Private A. Stevenson, Northumberland Fusiliers, Mindrum 30/6/1917

Mrs Stewart, of the Black Swan Inn, Alnwick, has ……. …. information that Private Matthew R. Stewart died abroad in the service of his country on 3 September, 1916. Also ……… of sympathy from the King and Queen. 30/6/1917

Mr Thomas Straughan Beconsfield Terrace, Alnwick, has received news that her son Jack, has been wounded in action and is now in hospital at Stockport. He went to France, November 12th, 1916, with the N.F. 3/11/1917

Official information was received on May 21^st, by Mr and Mrs James Strother, Tweed Row, Horncliffe, that their son Sergeant John Strother, N.F., was killed in action on April 9th. Private intimation of the fact was received by the family as far back as April 30th. Prior to the war he was on the police force at Willington Quay. He enlisted in July 1915 and was stationed at Alnwick; in September he went to Aldershot for training. He returned to Alnwick and was drill instructor..[text missing from our copy]  2/6/1917

Private John Strowther [Strother?], husband of the Mrs Strowther, West Street, Belford is a prisoner in Germany, having been captured in the retreat from Mons. He is kept constantly employed in quarries, etc., and  is at present at Gottingen.  Previous to going to France with the N.F. he was employed by Messrs Fo?er Bros., Grey Mare Farm Belford. 9/6/1917

Mrs Florence Sutherland, of Easington, County Durham, has received news that her husband Lieutenant Hugh Sutherland, Royal Field Artillery, has been killed in action. The deceased was the brother-in-law of Mrs John W. Short of Alnwick, having married the youngest daughter of the late Mr Roscamp of Shilbottle. He was a bank manager at Easington and was formerly a clerk in Messrs. Barclay’s Bank at Alnwick. 10/11/1917

Lance Sergeant R. Tait, Northumberland Fusiliers (Felton), wounded. 7/7/1917

Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, 5 South Row, Hauxley, have received information that their son, Private A.B. Taylor, Machine Gun Corps, has been wounded, and is in hospital in France. Private Taylor enlisted at Newcastle in the Northern Cyclists Battalion, in August, 1915. 17/11/1917

Officially reported killed: — Corporal J.R. Taylor, N.F. (Acklington) 16/6/1917

Roll of Honour.

Private G.H. Taylor, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (Denwick) is officially reported wounded. 5/5/1917

Two Brothers Killed.
Private William Taylor, N.F., husband of Mrs Taylor, Berrington, Beal, reported missing since September 15, 1916, is now reported killed on that date. His older brother Private George Taylor, N.F., give his life on the same day. 8/9/1917

Mrs Jas. J. Thompson of Black’s Buildings, Alnwick, has had official news that her husband, Private Thompson has been missing since April 27th. He enlisted into the N.F. a few months after the outbreak of war and was employed at Shilbottle Colliery. He is 38 years of age, and the day he was missed was his birthday.  9/6/1917

Official news has been received by Mr Wm. Thompson, late of Pottergate, Alnwick, and now of 121½ Woodhorn Road, Hirst, Acklington [sic] that her [sic] son Private Alex Hindhaugh Thompson, has died from wounds received in action in France. Private Thompson is a native of Alnwick, and aged 27. He worked from boyhood in the woods, and at the Park Sawmill on the Duke’s estate, and for the past few years has been employed by the N.E.R. Co. at the Bilton engine shed. 30/6/1917

Mrs Walter Thompson of Glanton, has received news that her son Sapper Arthur Thompson, has been wounded in action in the shoulder and is now in hospital in Nottingham. 28/4/1917

 Mrs Robson Fenkle Street, Alnwick, has received word that her nephew, Sergeant G.L? Thompson, Canadians, is in hospital at Stockport with a gunshot wound in his hand. 1/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson, of Warkworth, received the sad news on Wednesday, that their eldest son, Second Lieutenant Robert Thompson, Northumberland Fusiliers, had been killed in action on October 26th. In our issue of September 22nd, we reported him has being a recipient of the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry on the battlefield. 3/11/1917

Sergeant T. Thompson, N.F., Acklington, died of wounds.

29/9/1917

News has been received by Mr and Mrs Tiffin, Tile Works, Chathill, that their youngest son, Private G.E.Tiffin has been wounded by shrapnel in the leg, and is in the 2^nd Canadian hospital, France. This is the second time Private Tiffin has been wounded. 10/11/1917

Ilderton Soldier Killed.

Mr and Mrs Turnbull, of Ilderton farm, had official news from the War office on Wednesday last week of the death in action of their eldest son, Private James W. Turnbull, N.F. Private Turnbull enlisted in the N.F., on August 16, 1915, received his training at Alnwick and Ponteland, and was drafted to France in April, 1916. He was wounded in the following June, and recovered in a French hospital, only 6 weeks ago he was home on leave, and looked well, and in good spirits, and 3 weeks after his return to service he fell in action on October 26^th. His age was 21 years and 9 months. This is the first break in the family, and deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family. 24/11/1917

2^nd Lieut J.B. Turnbull, Wounded.

Councillor and Mrs Charles Turnbull received a telegram on Friday last week, informing them that their son, 2nd Lieutenant John B. Turnbull had been wounded in action and was in hospital in France. 22/12/1917

Private J.T. Varnham, North Staffs, son of Albert and Susan Varnham, White House, ???? has been wounded and is a London hospital. 7/7/1917

Private J.V. Voy, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (Alnwick), has died of wounds. 1/9/1917

 Lance Corporal William Wallace, N.F., son of Mrs J. Wallace, Spours’ Yard, Alnwick, has been wounded in action, and is now in hospital in England. Previous to the war, he was employed at Shilbottle Colliery. 19/5/1917

Councillor Wanless' Son Killed.
Official information was received last Friday, by councillor Thomas Wanless, of the Plough Hotel, Alnwick that his eldest son Private Robert M. Wanless, North Staffordshire Regiment, was missing. This was followed by a letter which is parents had sent to him, been returned to them, and upon it was inscribed the word “wounded.” On Tuesday, another official letter was received by Mr and Mrs Wanless, informing them that their son, Private Wanless, had been killed in action France on 31 July. Private Wanless, who was well known and much respected in Alnwick, joined the Army about 12 months ago, and was drafted to France in June last. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents in their very sad loss. 8/9/1917

Mr and Mrs Warren of Wagon Way Road, Alnwick have received the sad news that their youngest son Private Robert Warren, has been killed in action. Deceased’s officer has written a kind and sympathetic letter to his parents. He was with him personally when he was hit. He died in about an hour and a half. Four German prisoners and one of his comrades in charge took him on a stretcher to the nearest dressing station. A white wooden cross was made bearing his name and date and the words “beloved by all his comrades.” 15/12/1917

Private James Watson, second son of Mr and Mrs John Watson of Ellingham ….. has been missing since April 9th. He enlisted into the N.F. in August 1915 and went to France in January of this year. 9/6/1917

Missing Rennington Soldier.

Lance Corporal…… Watson No. 12570……(illegible) 20/01/1917

Driver J.E. White, N.F., and  Private J.W. White sons of Mrs White, Saint Cuthbert’s, Cornhill and late of low Middleton Belford, have been wounded. 15/12/1917

Widdrington Soldier Killed.

Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilkinson 8 Liddell Terrace, Widdrington, have received word that their son Corporal John Wilkinson, was killed in action on July 1. Prior to enlisting he worked at Ferney Beds Colliery, Morpeth. 3/3/1917

Private A? Wilson, Tyneside Scottish, son of Mr and Mrs Wilson of    ……….  ………  Has been wounded for the second time. 9/6/1917

Amble Men Wounded.

Mr and Mrs Wilson of Gloster Hill, Amble, has received an official communication to the effect that their son, Private John Wilson, N.F., has been wounded and is now in hospital in France. His wounds are in the left wrist and right eye, and he has sustained a fractured leg. 16/6/1917

 Mrs Cairns, of Turvelaws has been officially informed that her brother, Private John Wilson, Northumberland Fusiliers, is wounded and missing. Private Wilson is the only son of the late John and Isabella Wilson, and previous to joining the army was employed by Mr W. Tully, Wooler, and is 23 years of age. He joined up in June 1916, and was invalided home with dysentery in December last, and return to France in September where he had seen a considerable amount of fighting. We sympathise with the sisters, and trust that more favourable accounts will be forthcoming. 8/12/1917

Private John O. Wilson, son of the late Mr Wilson, of Bender Crossing is reported wounded and missing. (same as above?) 15/12/1917

Shilbottle Heroes.

Brothers Killed n Action.

Last week we reported the death in action of Pioneer William Wilson son of Mr John Wilson of Shilbottle village. Further sad news has come to the family that their second son, Private Mossman Wilson was killed in action on 23 April. He was mobilised with the N.F., when war broke out, and volunteered for active service at Gosforth. He went through the second battle of Ypres Carnage, took part in several other engagements including St. Eloi, was wounded at Hooge June 16, 1915, when back in the following November, was wounded again at Guillemont on the Somme in August, but did not get to England. He suffered from a dislocated shoulder on the psalm last November and went back in March. The parents have received another letter of sympathy from the late Pioneer Wilson’s Lieutenant stating that he had always shown himself to be a cheery, willing and …… soldier, and in recent operations worked …… he had died nobly and given himself for that cause he knew was right. 26/05/1917

Sergeant Matthew Winchester was killed in action in France on April 18^th, and the sad news was received on Tuesday morning by Mrs Winchester, his wife, who lives in Gill’s Lane, Alnwick. Sergeant Winchester went through the South African campaign with the contingent of volunteers from the 1^st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and on returning home he rejoined his old Battalion which afterwards became a Territorial Force. When war broke out he was mobilised with his company in which he was a member of the signalling section and was stationed at different places until being drafted out to France on active service, the 3rd January of the present year. He leaves a widow and five young children. 28/4/1917

Killed. — We regret to learn that Sergeant Winchester of the N.F., Has now made the great sacrifice, his wife having received word to the effect that he has been killed in the recent advance. Although not a native of Wooler he resided here for some years and took a keen interest in the Territorials of which he was a sergeant. He has been in France only a few months, having previously been engaged in training recruits at home. He married a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brodie of Wooler, who is left was a small family to provide for. They now live in Alnwick and no doubt will receive the sympathy of many in their great loss. 28/4/1917

Mr and Mrs David Woodcock, Embleton South Farm, on the 28^th November received the sad news that their eldest son, Private David A. Woodcock, of the Lancashire Fusiliers had been killed in action in France. His officer wrote a letter of sympathy, explaining he was struck and killed instantaneously by a shell, the deceased was employed along with his parents by Mr George Robertson, on the farm, before joining up. 8/12/1917

Mr William Wright, of East Parade, New Buildings, Alnwick, has been informed that his grandson Algernon Wright, of West Hartlepool is missing. He was second engineer in a British merchant ship which was torpedoed by the enemy in the North Sea. Engineer Algernon Wright has been about 4 years in the seafaring life. 15/12/1917

Official information has been received that Private J. Wright, K.O.Y.L.I .,  Post Office, Newton by the Sea, has been gassed (severe), and is in hospital in France. 18/8/1917

Mrs Wylie, Broomhill has received news that her son Private W.H. Wylie, is lying in hospital in France wounded the second time. 16/6/1917 [photo caption shows 'N.F.']

Mrs Young, of Woodbine, Amble, has been officially informed that her son, Private Andrew Young, West Riding Regiment, is lying ill in hospital in France, suffering from a severe gunshot wound in the left arm. 8/9/1917

Lance Corporal Thomas Young, West Yorkshire Regiment, a son of the late Mr Thomas Young, Lower Howick Street, Alnwick, was wounded in action in France on June 19th. His relatives in Alnwick have received information that he is at present in hospital at Bradford. He was wounded in the head. 7/7/1917