I was at a coin and medal auction in Newcastle yesterday and a WW1 casualty medal set came up to a William Cockburn, allegedly from Felton.
I did 'have a go' at these but was outbid.
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17295 Pte W. Cockburn, York Rgt, he died on 02/05/17 serving with the 23rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish as no 40759.... [auction catalogue]
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http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/ca.../COCKBURN,%20W
Although he's from a bit further west I still think he should have been on this (the Felton) memorial
Not sure if he is related to
Arthur Cockburn who is remembered on the memorial.
Just thought I would record these details here for future reference.
[edit: on the 1911 census William Cockburn is head of the house aged 16, a 'Horseman on farm'. Also at the address his 3 sisters and a niece. Bit young to be head of the house?]