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We remember James Knight Allan
We remember James Knight Allan
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Fanny Eleanor Allan
Source:9139713
1889
1893
sibling
George Miles Allan
Source:9139713
1893
1895
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9139713
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Goldsmith
London England
United Kingdom
Source:9139713
2nd April 1911
1911
location
58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9139713
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:9139572
10th February 1916
1916
employment
Diamond Mounter
London England
United Kingdom
Source:9139709
10th February 1916
1916
enlistment
London England
United Kingdom
Source:9139572
10th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
393451
London Regiment
9th lond Battalion
Source:9139572
10th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7345
London Regiment
9th lond Battalion
Source:9139712
10th February 1916 - 30th December 1916
1916
location
58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9139713
10th February 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9139711
1st December 1916 - 8th February 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:9139711
15th October 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9139572
15th October 1917
1917
location
58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9139713
15th October 1917
1919
marriage
Constance E Small
Source:9139710
1919
1940
dates
Age 45
Source:9139714
1940
1940
death
Unknown
Westminster London England
United Kingdom
Source:9139714
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Knight |
| Initials | JK |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 9139572 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th February 1916 | |
| 58 Duncan Terrace Islington London Middlesex England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th October 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 393451 | London Regiment | 9th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7345 | London Regiment | 9th lond Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Allan | father | ||
| Helen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Eleanor Allan | sister | 1889 | |
| George Miles Allan | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance E Small | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-10 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | david37172 |
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