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.

John James Tait

Forename(s):
John James

Surname:
Tait

Initial(s):
J J

Service Number:
3602

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
15/09/1916

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Lesbury, Northumberland.

The UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via www.Ancestry.co.uk) records the War Gratuity being paid to Tait's mother, Jane.

Local Memorial:
Lesbury, Memorial Plaque at St. Mary's Church Rock, St. Philip & St. James' Church (Source: newmp.org.uk.)