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 Thain

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Thain

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
290721

Rank:
Private

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

Died:
09/04/1918

Aged:
40

Buried:
Etaples Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Native of Ashington, Northumberland, the son of Robert & Ann Thain.

Husband of Margaret Elizabeth Thain, of 267, Maple Street, Hirst, Ashington.

Local Memorial:
Ashington War Memorial (Source: newmp.org.uk)