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)