Military Biographies before 1914

Information about Tattersfields who served in various military units goes back almost as far as the surname itself. The essays in this section cover those members of the Tattersfield and associated families who were involved in conflicts before the onset of the First World War. Spanning more than a century, these stories give accounts of military experiences with the greatest possible variation, from extraordinary success to abject unhappiness. Each biography can be accessed through the main site menu or by clicking on the listings below. Where it is available, readers may click on the symbol to access the family tree data of the individual.

Header Image: An old civil war cannon, reflective of some of the prime weaponry of the period of this set of short biographies.  Mega Pixel / Shutterstock.com