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We remember Cyril James Allen
We remember Cyril James Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
John H Allen
Source:9041063
1868
1870
sibling
Arthur F Allen
Source:9041063
1870
1871
sibling
Henry M Allen
Source:9041063
1871
1872
sibling
Richard H Allen
Source:9041063
1872
1874
sibling
Annie B Allen
Source:9041063
1874
1875
sibling
Ethel M Allen
Source:9041063
1875
1877
1877
sibling
Frederic W Allen
Source:9041063
1877
1879
sibling
Alfred L Allen
Source:9041063
1879
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:9041063
1881
1881
sibling
Dorothy C Allen
Source:9041063
1881
1881
location
Tros Y Marian Llangoed Angelsey Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9041063
1881
1884
sibling
Ernest C Allen
Source:9041074
1884
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:9041074
1891
1891
location
Withington Road Manchester England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9041074
1891
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:9041077
1901
1901
employment
Mechanical Engineer
Manchester England
United Kingdom
Source:9041077
1901
1901
location
Withington Road Manchester England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9041077
1901
1907
marriage
Ada Higginson Jackson
Source:9041064
17th July 1907
1911
children
Leonard Jackson Allen
Source:9040936
28th March 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:9041067
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Commercial Traveller
Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9041067
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Newton Avenue Withingon Manchester England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9041067
2nd April 1911
1914
children
Mabel Marsh Allen
Source:9040936
12th March 1914
1915
dates
Age 38
Source:9040936
5th May 1915
1915
employment
Traveller
Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9040936
5th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Cardiff Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9040936
5th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
37477
Welsh Regiment
Source:9040936
5th May 1915 - 29th May 1915
1915
location
45 Atwood Road Manchester England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9040936
5th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
37477
Welsh Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9040936
29th May 1915 - 1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
574154
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9040936
1st January 1916 - 1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
12520
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9040936
1st January 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9040936
10th March 1916 - 15th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Infuenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9041071
30th March 1916 - 1st April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9041071
31st March 1916 - 1st April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:9041071
20th April 1916 - 22nd April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Acute Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:9041071
22nd April 1916 - 3rd May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism originated at Bray France on duty in the trenches
Hospital/Institution
Source:9040936
May 1916
1916
dates
Age 39
Source:9040936
31st August 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9040936
31st August 1916
1916
employment
Traveller
Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9040936
31st August 1916
1916
location
45 Atwood Road Manchester England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9040936
31st August 1916
1948
dates
Age 72
Source:9041078
1948
1948
death
Not War Related
Unknown
Bangor Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9041078
1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 9040936 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Atwood Road Manchester England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th May 1915 | |
| 45 Atwood Road Manchester England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st August 1916 | |
| 5 Newton Avenue Withingon Manchester England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tros Y Marian Llangoed Angelsey Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Withington Road Manchester England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Withington Road Manchester England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37477 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 37477 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 574154 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 12520 | Machine Gun Corps | Acting Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Jackson Allen | son | 28th March 1911 | |
| Mabel Marsh Allen | daughter | 12th March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| John Fenwick Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Allen | brother | 1868 | |
| Arthur F Allen | brother | 1870 | |
| Henry M Allen | brother | 1871 | |
| Richard H Allen | brother | 1872 | |
| Annie B Allen | sister | 1874 | |
| Ethel M Allen | sister | 1875 | |
| Frederic W Allen | brother | 1877 | |
| Alfred L Allen | brother | 1879 | |
| Dorothy C Allen | sister | 1881 | |
| Ernest C Allen | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Higginson Jackson | wife | 17th July 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-31 | 6'0" |
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Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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