6th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers,
Also, 1st/6th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Territorial Force Battalions.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 928 recorded WW1 deaths for the 6th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. This figure includes the records for the 1st/6th, 2nd/6th & 3rd/6th Battalions.
BAINBRIDGE,
Wilfred Hudson.
Lieutenant & Adjutant.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Etaples Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Wednesday wilfred hudson bainbridge
15-03-1916.
Age 32.
Son of Kate & the late Thomas Hudson Bainbridge of Eshott Hall, Felton, Northumberland, UK. Born 1884 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Prior to war he was a director of his grandfather's department store. His brother Lieutenant Thomas Lindsay Bainbridge of 5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers died 26-04-1915 age 33. & is buried at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Both brothers are remembered on the Eshott section of the War Memorial at Felton, Northumberland, which covers Felton, Acton, Eshott, Swarland & Thirston.
Wilfred Hudson.
Lieutenant & Adjutant.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Etaples Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Wednesday wilfred hudson bainbridge
15-03-1916.
Age 32.
Son of Kate & the late Thomas Hudson Bainbridge of Eshott Hall, Felton, Northumberland, UK. Born 1884 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Prior to war he was a director of his grandfather's department store. His brother Lieutenant Thomas Lindsay Bainbridge of 5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers died 26-04-1915 age 33. & is buried at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Both brothers are remembered on the Eshott section of the War Memorial at Felton, Northumberland, which covers Felton, Acton, Eshott, Swarland & Thirston.
JACQUES,
George Sheriff Harkus.
Second Lieutenant.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Tuesday 27-06-1916.
Age 20.
Only son of Isaac W. & M.F. Jacques of Osborne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Remembered on the War Memorial Screen at St. George's Drill Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Stone Inscription :- "Dearly Beloved Only Son".
George Sheriff Harkus.
Second Lieutenant.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Tuesday 27-06-1916.
Age 20.
Only son of Isaac W. & M.F. Jacques of Osborne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Remembered on the War Memorial Screen at St. George's Drill Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Stone Inscription :- "Dearly Beloved Only Son".
LONSDALE,
Percy Bilsborough.
Private, 40566.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Munich Trench British Cemetery,
Beaumont-Hamel,
Somme, France.
Thursday 23-11-1916.
Age 27.
Son of James & Mary Ann Lonsdale of Rugby Place, Bradford, Yorkshire, UK
Stone Inscription :- "At Rest".
Percy Bilsborough.
Private, 40566.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Munich Trench British Cemetery,
Beaumont-Hamel,
Somme, France.
Thursday 23-11-1916.
Age 27.
Son of James & Mary Ann Lonsdale of Rugby Place, Bradford, Yorkshire, UK
Stone Inscription :- "At Rest".
PENKETH,
Robert Charles.
Captain.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery Saulty,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Monday 16-04-1917.
Age 32.
Son of Major I. Penketh (South Staffordshire Regiment) of "Edgecumbe", Higher Brimley, Teignmouth, Devon, UK. Born 20-08-1885 & educated at Lichfield Grammar School. In August 1903, just before his 18th birthday, Penketh followed in the footsteps of his elder brother Alfred by beginning an apprenticeship with National Provincial Bank of England. Outside work he, like his brother Alfred, was an enthusiastic sportsman.
He was a Territorial soldier, and was called up to his regiment, the Northumberland Fusiliers, in August 1914. He was wounded in April 1915 but returned to active duty the following October. He was injured again, necessitating a few days in hospital, in October 1916., by this stage he was a Captain in the Northumberland Fusiliers, was injured again and died of his wounds on 16 April 1917. He was 31 years old. His elder brother Second Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Penketh of 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, was killed in action 12-05-1917 age 34 and is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Stone Inscription :- "R.I.P."
Robert Charles.
Captain.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery Saulty,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Monday 16-04-1917.
Age 32.
Son of Major I. Penketh (South Staffordshire Regiment) of "Edgecumbe", Higher Brimley, Teignmouth, Devon, UK. Born 20-08-1885 & educated at Lichfield Grammar School. In August 1903, just before his 18th birthday, Penketh followed in the footsteps of his elder brother Alfred by beginning an apprenticeship with National Provincial Bank of England. Outside work he, like his brother Alfred, was an enthusiastic sportsman.
He was a Territorial soldier, and was called up to his regiment, the Northumberland Fusiliers, in August 1914. He was wounded in April 1915 but returned to active duty the following October. He was injured again, necessitating a few days in hospital, in October 1916., by this stage he was a Captain in the Northumberland Fusiliers, was injured again and died of his wounds on 16 April 1917. He was 31 years old. His elder brother Second Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Penketh of 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, was killed in action 12-05-1917 age 34 and is remembered on the Arras Memorial, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Stone Inscription :- "R.I.P."
RAYNER,
J.H.
Private, 267546.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Monday 16-04-1917.
Age 27.
Son of J.H. Rayner of Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Into Thy Hands O Lord I Come, Life's Troubles Are O'er The Battle Is Won".
J.H.
Private, 267546.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Monday 16-04-1917.
Age 27.
Son of J.H. Rayner of Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Into Thy Hands O Lord I Come, Life's Troubles Are O'er The Battle Is Won".
RUDDOCK,
Richard Fenwick.
Second Lieutenant. 17165.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Sunday 18-06-1916.
Age 30.
Son of Richard & Alice Ruddock of 507, 12th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, USA. Born 20-08-1886 at Tynemouth, Northumberland, UK. Enlisted 23-10-1914 at Valcartier, Quebec, Canada. Remembered on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial & the Chilliwak War Memorial, British Columbia.
Stone Inscription :- "Come Unto Me".
Richard Fenwick.
Second Lieutenant. 17165.
6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Sunday 18-06-1916.
Age 30.
Son of Richard & Alice Ruddock of 507, 12th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, USA. Born 20-08-1886 at Tynemouth, Northumberland, UK. Enlisted 23-10-1914 at Valcartier, Quebec, Canada. Remembered on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial & the Chilliwak War Memorial, British Columbia.
Stone Inscription :- "Come Unto Me".
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
CLARK,
E.
Private, 4079.
"C" Company,
1st/6th Battalion,
Nothumberland Fusiliers.
Warlencourt British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Sunday 21-01-1917.
Age 27.
Son of Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Clark of Walker Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
E.
Private, 4079.
"C" Company,
1st/6th Battalion,
Nothumberland Fusiliers.
Warlencourt British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Sunday 21-01-1917.
Age 27.
Son of Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Clark of Walker Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
DICKINSON,
C.
Private, 4977.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, Extension,
Somme, France.
Saturday 16-09-1916.
C.
Private, 4977.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, Extension,
Somme, France.
Saturday 16-09-1916.
KING,
R.W.
Private, 4907.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
La Laiterie Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Saturday 22-04-1916.
Husband of M.J. Sibbett (formerly King) of Edgeware Road, Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
R.W.
Private, 4907.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
La Laiterie Military Cemetery,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Saturday 22-04-1916.
Husband of M.J. Sibbett (formerly King) of Edgeware Road, Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
WILD,
G.
Private, 7531.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension,
Somme, France.
Sunday 19-11-1916.
Age 27.
Son of Robert & Ellen Louise Wild of Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, London, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "O Lord Thy Purpose We Cannot See, But All Is Well That's Done By Thee Rest Well Brave Heart.
G.
Private, 7531.
1st/6th Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers.
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension,
Somme, France.
Sunday 19-11-1916.
Age 27.
Son of Robert & Ellen Louise Wild of Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, London, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "O Lord Thy Purpose We Cannot See, But All Is Well That's Done By Thee Rest Well Brave Heart.