World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.
James Fairbairn
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Fairbairn
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
35770
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Yeomanry, Northumberland Yeomanry (Hussars), 1st Battalion, 'C' Squadron
Died:
03/09/1918
Aged:
21
Buried:
Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre
Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Shotton Hill, Wooperton, Wooler, Northumberland, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Fairbairn of 'Roseden', Wooperton.
Local Memorial:
Wooler War Memorial