In Newcastle (St. John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:
Erected
by
George and Elsie Pennie
in loving memory of
their children
Alexander K.O.Y.L.I. M.M.
died of wounds received in action
26th July 1917, aged 24
Wallace N.F.
died of wounds received in action
8th April 1916, aged 27.
Elsie
died 17th Nov.1918, aged 16.
Lily and George
died in infancy
Also the above
Elsie Pennie
who died 25th Jan.1922, aged 62,
Also the above,
George Pennie
who died 27th Feb.1936, aged 80.
Alexander was born in Jarrow, the son of George and Elspet Janet, 138 Farndale Road, Benwell. He served with 1/4th Battalion, and had also served with the 1st Battalion (formerly 7047, Private, K.O.Y.L.I). Alexander had also served with the Northumberland Fusiliers (27766, Private).
He was awarded the Military Medal on 6th January 1917 and his citation was recorded in the Gazetteer.
His brother Wallace Penny also died.
Acknowledgements: Ron Carson.
Alexander Craig Pennie is remembered at Benwell on B86.02, Panel 6 and also at Newcastle on NUT043
