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We remember Herbert Allan
We remember Herbert Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Sarah Ann Allan
Source:9123081
1881
1882
sibling
Maud Allan
Source:9123081
1882
1884
sibling
James William Allan
Source:9123081
1884
1887
1889
sibling
Lily M Allan
Source:9123081
1889
1891
location
Princess Street Scarborough Yorkshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123081
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Ethel Mary Allan
Source:9123081
1891
1895
sibling
John Allan
Source:9123084
1895
1897
sibling
Walter Allan
Source:9123084
1897
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9123084
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coal Warehouse Boy
Scarborough Yorkshire England
United Kingdom
Source:9123084
31st March 1901
1901
location
21 St Sepulcher Street Scarborough Yorkshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123084
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9123081
5th April 1901
1903
dates
Age 17
Source:9123101
20th August 1903
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9123089
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
Bridlington Yorkshire England
United Kingdom
Source:9123089
2nd April 1911
1911
location
55 Quay Road Bridlington Yorkshire England ( Cousin )
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9123089
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9123101
9th September 1914 - 21st September 1915
1915
children
Sybil Gibson Allan
Source:9123101
1915
1915
hospitalisation
Blast wounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:9123101
21st August 1915
1915
marriage
Elsie Gibson
Source:9123101
21st December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9123101
5th April 1916 - 8th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:7038916
8th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7392
2nd York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:9123080
8th June 1916
service
British Army
Private
7392
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:7038916
1916
death
Killed in Action
West Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7038916
Source:9123080
8th June 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II. S. 2.
Source:7038916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16809 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Sepulcher Street Scarborough Yorkshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 55 Quay Road Bridlington Yorkshire England ( Cousin ) | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Princess Street Scarborough Yorkshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7392 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7392 | 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Gibson Allan | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Allan | father | ||
| Elizabeth Allan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Allan | sister | 1881 | |
| Maud Allan | sister | 1882 | |
| James William Allan | brother | 1884 | |
| Lily M Allan | sister | 1889 | |
| Ethel Mary Allan | sister | 1891 | |
| John Allan | brother | 1895 | |
| Walter Allan | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Gibson | wife | 21st December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-08-20 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-08-20 | Wesleyan |
Media
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 |
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