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We remember Gordon Whittingham Allan
We remember Gordon Whittingham Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Thomas H Allan
Source:6970069
1882
1888
1888
sibling
Jennie Allan
Source:6970069
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:6970069
5th April 1891
1891
location
Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6970069
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6970067
31st March 1901
1901
location
Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6970067
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Clerk
Liverpool England
United Kingdom
Source:6970062
4th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6970062
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6970062
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6970058
7th November 1915 - 30th July 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6970055
30th July 1916
1916
location
Prenton, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6970044
30th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
17776
Liverpool Regiment
No. 3 Coy. 19th Bn
Source:6970055
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
19th The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 3rd Liverpool Pals
19th Battalion
Source:6970044
location
6 Moss Grove, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6970055
1916
death
Killed in Action
At Guillemont
Somme
France
Source:6970044
Source:16671
30th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
on Pier 1, Face 8 B.
Source:6970044
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gordon Whittingham |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 6970055 |
| First Names | Gordon |
| Initials | G |
| Source | 6970055 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Moss Grove, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Moss Grove Birkenhead Cheshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Prenton, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17776 | Liverpool Regiment | No. 3 Coy. 19th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 19th The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 3rd Liverpool Pals | 19th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Allan | mother | ||
| Thomas Henry Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Allan | brother | 1882 | |
| Jennie Allan | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Gordon Allan - last home leaveLance Corporal Gordon Allan served with No.3 Coy. 19th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed at Guillemont on 30th July 1916
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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19th Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment)More about 19th Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Liverpool Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Allan - last home leave | Joy102718 |
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