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We remember James Allan
We remember James Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
1903
1906
1914
1914
1914
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16961 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8464 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 8464 | 2nd Royal Scots | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-03 | 5'6" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Communities
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 |
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