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 Fairbairn

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Fairbairn

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
35770

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Yeomanry, Northumberland Yeomanry (Hussars), 1st Battalion, 'C' Squadron

Died:
03/09/1918

Aged:
21

Buried:
Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre

Service History:
Enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Born at Shotton Hill, Wooperton, Wooler, Northumberland, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Fairbairn of 'Roseden', Wooperton.

Local Memorial:
Wooler War Memorial