World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
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James Gallon
Forename(s):
James
Surname:
Gallon
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
27859
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th (Service) Battalion
Died:
03/07/1916
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Wooler, Northumberland.
Background:
Born towards the end of 1890, at Kimmerstone, near Ford, Northumberland, the son of William Gallon (b. about 1859; at Doddington, Northumberland; a Farm Labourer & Horseman on a Farm), by his wife, Isabella (also b. about 1859; near Dalton, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland), of Brae House, Cheviot Street, Wooler.
One of twins with brother George.
Four other siblings: Emily (b. about 1886; at Ilderton, Northumberland; a Farm Servant / Farm Worker after she left school); Sarah Jane (b. 1889; at Ford; in 1911, a Dressmaker); Margaret (b. about 1893; at Ford; another Farm Worker); & Richard (b. about 1897; also at Ford; in 1911, a Horseman on a Farm).
Gallon's occupation, in 1911, is also described as a: Horseman on a farm. There's no mention of George in the 1911 Census.
One of two sons lost - see, also, Gunner Richard Gallon (Regimental service #113562; Royal Garrison Artillery, 349th Siege Battery; Died 16 June 1920).
Local Memorial:
Wooler War Memorial