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.
Robert Tait
Forename(s):
Robert
Surname:
Tait
Initial(s):
R
Service Number:
7152
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), 1/4th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
20/09/1916
Aged:
35
Buried:
Lonsdale Cemetery, Aveluy
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly 2449, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Son of George & Annie Tait.
Husband of Jessie Tait, of 32, Long Row North, Radcliffe, Acklington, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard
East Chevington Institute
(Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)