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)