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We remember Henry Somerset Allan
We remember Henry Somerset Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Alice E Mable Allan
Source:9124040
1873
1875
sibling
Alexander D Hugh Allan
Source:9124040
1875
1877
sibling
Edith Mary Allan
Source:9124040
1877
1880
sibling
Charles John Allan
Source:9124040
1880
1883
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9124040
5th April 1891
1891
location
Pluckington Somerset England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124040
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9124071
31st March 1901
1901
location
Knig's School Bruton Somerset England
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9124071
31st March 1901
1902
education
B.A 1906
M.A. Ordained 1907
Hertford College, University of Oxford
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:9149335
1902
1912
employment
Chaplain
United Kingdom
Source:9149323
1912 - 1914
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment (City of London Rifles)
Source:9149326
January 1916 - 2nd October 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9149335
1916
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:7249044
2nd October 1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
646
Somerset Light Infantry
5th Battalion
Source:16869
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
6th lond Battalion
Source:16869
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received in action between High Wood and Flers
France
Source:7249044
Source:9149335
2nd October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. A. 57
Source:7249044
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Somerset |
| Initials | HS |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knig's School Bruton Somerset England | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pluckington Somerset England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 646 | Somerset Light Infantry | 5th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 6th lond Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment (City of London Rifles) | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta | mother | ||
| Rev George Alexander Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice E Mable Allan | sister | 1873 | |
| Alexander D Hugh Allan | brother | 1875 | |
| Edith Mary Allan | sister | 1877 | |
| Charles John Allan | brother | 1880 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial details, Imperial War Museum | Susan26537 | |
| KILLERTON CHAPEL WAR MEMORIAL | Susan26537 | |
| Oxford University Roll of Service | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot from Oxford Roll of Service | Susan26537 | |
| Cap Badge of the 6th City of London | Susan26537 | |
| Memorial plaque | Selena49658 |
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