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We remember Edwin Allen
We remember Edwin Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
James Allen
Source:6640917
1866
1878
sibling
Ann Allen
Source:6640917
1878
1879
sibling
Eliza Allen
Source:6640917
1879
1881
sibling
Sarah Ann Allen
Source:6640917
1881
1883
sibling
John Allen
Source:6640917
1883
1884
sibling
Joseph Allen
Source:6640917
1884
1887
sibling
Wilfred Allen
Source:6640917
1887
1888
1888
location
12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6640901
6th July 1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:6640917
5th April 1891
1891
location
12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6640917
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Albert Allen
Source:6640946
3rd January 1895
1897
sibling
Ethel May Allen
Source:6640946
1897
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6640946
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6640946
31st March 1901
1905
service
British Army
Private
not known
Volunteer Force, North Staffordshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:6640957
20th November 1905 - 31st March 1908
1908
dates
Age 19
Source:6640957
6th April 1908
1908
employment
Painter
F W Mather
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6640957
6th April 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
636
Territorial Force, North Staffordshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:6640957
6th April 1908 - 9th April 1909
1908
location
1 Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6640957
6th April 1908
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6640985
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shoemaker
Factory
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6640985
2nd April 1911
1911
location
'Jolly Crafts', Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6640985
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Annie Emmanuel
Source:6640999
3rd October 1911
1913
children
Annie Allen
Source:6640999
26th January 1913
1914
children
James Kitchener Allen
Source:6640999
30th August 1914
1916
enlistment
Clipstone Camp
United Kingdom
Source:6640999
18th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
122598
Royal Garrison Artillery
No 4 Depot
Source:6640999
18th September 1916 - 3rd February 1917
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:6640999
24th September 1916
1916
employment
Painter
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6640999
24th September 1916
1916
location
'Jolly Crafts', Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6640999
24th September 1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
122598
Royal Garrison Artillery
359 Siege Battery
Source:6640999
3rd February 1917 - 4th April 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6640999
11th June 1917 - 4th April 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
122598
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:22837
1918
death
Died of wounds
A shell hit the battery on the evening of 3 April 1918, killing 5 men. Edwin was among the wounded. He was found to be dead on arrival at No 11 Casualty Clearing Station the next morning.
Near Ypres
Belgium
Source:7048092
Source:6640999
4th April 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7048092
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 22837 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Jolly Crafts', Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 'Jolly Crafts', Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th September 1916 | |
| 1 Chapel Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1908 | |
| 12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th July 1888 | |
| 12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 12 Cooperative Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 122598 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | not known | Volunteer Force, North Staffordshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 636 | Territorial Force, North Staffordshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 122598 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No 4 Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 122598 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 359 Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Allen | daughter | 26th January 1913 | |
| James Kitchener Allen | son | 30th August 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Allen nee Holdford | mother | ||
| James Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen | brother | 1866 | |
| Ann Allen | sister | 1878 | |
| Eliza Allen | sister | 1879 | |
| Sarah Ann Allen | sister | 1881 | |
| Joseph Allen | brother | 1884 | |
| John Allen | brother | 1883 | |
| Wilfred Allen | brother | 1887 | |
| Albert Allen | brother | 3rd January 1895 | |
| Ethel May Allen | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Emmanuel | wife | 3rd October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-24 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptismal entry | Barry1338 |
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