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We remember David James Allan
We remember David James Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
1914
1914
1914
1915
1915
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David James |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16389 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Compton Terrace Highbury London England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st August 1914 | |
| 17 Melville Terrace Edinburgh Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th January 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2569 | London Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Allan | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )More about Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )
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14th ( London Scottish ) Royal Fusiliers London RegimentMore about 14th ( London Scottish ) Royal Fusiliers London Regiment
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | david37172 |
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