WW1: Roll of Honour: Tanner, John Arthur
| Rank & Unit |
Brigadier General, Royal Engineers, CB CMG DSO |
| Death |
23 July 1917, Arras |
| Family |
Son of John and Marion Tanner of Tidcombe, husband of Gladys, who was still living in their home (South View, now known as Beech Knoll) during and after the war. |
| Biographic detail |
Had served in Sudan, Waziristan before WWI, had played cricket for the RE XI, “a fine bat” |
| Extra detail |
Died of wounds, age 58, by a shell, shrapnel behind the ear, behind Wancourt inspecting defences at Cavalry Farm |
