He served with the 11th Irish Wing, died as the result of an accident in Ireland age 29.
The 1891 census shows John, aged 9 months, living with his parents Walter and Isabella in Fenkle Street, Alnwick. He has two older sisters, Eleanor (5) and Margaret (4).
His death may have been registered in Ireland before his body was moved back for burial. He does not appear on the Alnwick war memorial or the roll of honour in the Northumberland Hall.
Compiled by Joyce and Neil Brison.
