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We remember David Allan
We remember David Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
William Allan
Source:9108581
1874
1876
sibling
Jessie Allan
Source:9108581
1876
1880
sibling
James Allan
Source:9108581
1880
1880
sibling
Andrew Allan
Source:9108593
1880
1882
1885
sibling
Ann Allan
Source:9108581
1885
1887
sibling
Charlotte Allan
Source:9108581
1887
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9108581
1891
1891
location
Hilltown Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9108581
1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9108593
1901
1901
location
Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9108593
1901
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:16304
4th June 1915 - 12th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 33
Source:7324887
12th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
7139
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:7324887
service
British Army
Private
7139
King's Own Scottish Borderers
4th Battalion
Source:16304
location
Gardner's Lane, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7324887
1915
death
Killed in Action
Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:7324887
Source:9108540
12th July 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Panel 85 to 93 or 220 to 222
Source:7324887
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Forfarshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Gardner's Lane, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Hilltown Dundee Forfarshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7139 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7139 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| William Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allan | brother | 1874 | |
| Jessie Allan | sister | 1876 | |
| Ann Allan | sister | 1885 | |
| Charlotte Allan | sister | 1887 | |
| James Allan | brother | 1880 | |
| Andrew Allan | brother | 1880 |
Media
Media
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to David Allan.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to David Allan.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to David Allan.Contributed by:
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King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap BadgeKing's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Davd Allan.
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Helles Memoral, Turkey 1Helles Memoral, Turkey where David Allan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Helles Memoral, Turkey 2Helles Memoral, Turkey where David Allan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Helles Memoral, Turkey 3Helles Memoral, Turkey where David Allan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 4th BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 4th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Helles Memoral, Turkey 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Helles Memoral, Turkey 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Helles Memoral, Turkey 3 | Vincent96527 |
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