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We remember John Oliver Allan
We remember John Oliver Allan
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Oliver |
| Initials | JO |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 9140743 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clifford Street Sunderland England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th December 1915 | |
| 23 Cromwell Street Sunderland England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Cromwell Street Sunderland England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th February 1919 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202911 | Durham Light Infantry | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Allan | daughter | 4th November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| William Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Allan | sister | 1884 | |
| Flora Hogg Allan | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Frances Rawlings | wife | 22nd August 1914 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-07 | 5'3" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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