John Sait was born in Hammersmith, London 19 March 1863.
The son of Thomas and Ann Sait, of Red Lion Lane, Tolworth. John was educated in Tolworth and enlisted, 24 June 1878, age 15, in the 2nd East Surreys.
On 1 July 1887, John married Mary Ellen. They lived at 27 Cross St, Hampton Hill, Middlesex and had six children: John, Arthur, Henry, Margaret, Ethel, Florence and Gwendoline.
John served for over 7 years with the Colours, and then close to 5 years in the Reserve, obtaining his discharge, 23 June 1890.
John took part in the Egyptian War, 1885 and rejoined the army 9 November 1915.
John died, age 53, in Knockaloe Camp, Isle of Man of double pneumonia. He is now buried in Kirk Patrick (Holy Trinity) Churchyard on the Isle of Man.
Pte John Sait 20248 East Surrey Regiment
Sources: Du Ruvingy's, English Census, The Western Front Association Pension Records & Ledgers on Fold3 by Ancestry