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We remember James Allan
We remember James Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Alexander Allan
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24th July 1881
1882
sibling
David Allan
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11th September 1882
1885
1892
sibling
William Allan
Source:8733047
16th December 1892
1907
employment
Regular Soldier
Source:8733047
20th December 1907
1907
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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20th December 1907
1921
location
257 High Street, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8733047
1921
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9916
1st Royal Scots
Source:16963
service
British Army
Serjeant
9916
1st Royal Scots
1st Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 16963 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 High Street, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9916 | 1st Royal Scots | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 9916 | 1st Royal Scots | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Allan | mother | ||
| Alexander Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Allan | brother | 24th July 1881 | |
| David Allan | brother | 11th September 1882 | |
| William Allan | brother | 16th December 1892 |
Media
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge which is they type which would have been worn by James Allan.
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Communities
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Royal Scots (the Lothian Regiment)More about Royal Scots (the Lothian Regiment)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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