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 Davidson (N.B. Soldiers Died… records the middle name as David but both CWGC & the Army Registers of Soldiers Effects, 1901-1929 use Davidson) Gair
Forename(s):
James Davidson
(N.B. 'Soldiers Died...' records the middle name as David but both CWGC & the Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 use Davidson)
Surname:
Gair
Initial(s):
J D
Service Number:
45150
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 2nd Battalion
Died:
11/11/1917
Aged:
19
Buried:
Bailleul Communal Cemetery & Extension
Service History:
Enlisted at Morpeth, Northumberland.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born at Amble, Northumberland, the son of Robert & Jane Gair, of 85, Pont Street, Hirst, Ashington, Northumberland.
Resident at Ashington.
Local Memorial:
Unknown