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We remember Alfred James Whitacre Allen
We remember Alfred James Whitacre Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1857
1861
location
Kelston Lodge, Kelston, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8891672
1861
1876
service
British Army
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:8891501
12th January 1876
1889
marriage
Mary Emily Hudson
Source:8891649
8th January 1889
1890
children
John Frederick Whitacre Allen
Source:8891660
26th March 1890
1894
children
Eric Hudson Allen
Source:8891654
2nd June 1894
1914
service
British Army
Brigadier General
74th Infantry Brigade, 25 Division
Source:8891501
November 1914 - September 1915
service
British Army
Brigadier General
94th Infantry Brigade
Source:21629
location
Upper Barty, Thurnham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8891501
1939
death
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8891641
11th July 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred James Whitacre |
| Initials | AJW |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 8891501 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelston Lodge, Kelston, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1861 | |
| Upper Barty, Thurnham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 94th Infantry Brigade | Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | ||||
| British Army | 74th Infantry Brigade, 25 Division | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hudson Allen | son | 2nd June 1894 | |
| John Frederick Whitacre Allen | son | 26th March 1890 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| John Whitacre Allen | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Emily Hudson | wife | 8th January 1889 |
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Alfred James Whitacre Allenfrom Ancestry uk EliotArms originally shared this on 25 Apr 2009
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Dutifulness and Endurance' Bearsted and Thurnham 1914-1918 1939-1945 | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Births Dec 1857 for Alfred James Whitacre Allen | Bearsted33934 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar for Alfred James Whitacre Allen | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch India Marriages, 1792-1948 | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch India Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947 | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch India Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947 | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1861 census Kelston, Somerset | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Military Overseas | Bearsted33934 | |
| Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 | Bearsted33934 | |
| Profiles of Western Front generals | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred James Whitacre Allen | Bearsted33934 |
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