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.

David Fairbairn

Forename(s):
David

Surname:
Fairbairn

Initial(s):
D

Service Number:
39002

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Lancashire Fusiliers, 2/6th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
09/10/1917

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Wooler, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Lowick, Northumberland.

Husband of Mary Brewster (presumably, either née Brewster or previously Fairbairn).

Local Memorial:
Lowick, Memorial Cross on the Village Green (Source: newmp.org.uk)