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 Tait

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Tait

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
1457

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
26/04/1915

Aged:
21

Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper

Service History:
Enlisted at Chevington, Northumberland

Background:
Son of Richard & Isabella Tait, of 28, Hedgehope Terrace, Chevington Drift, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard East Chevington Institute (Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)