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We remember William Allen
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1889
location
Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197171
30th November 1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9197240
5th April 1891
1891
location
Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197240
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9197244
31st March 1901
1901
location
Field Place, Tillington, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197244
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9197253
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Boot operator
Boot factory
Stafford
United Kingdom
Source:9197253
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 22
Source:9197275
5th August 1912
1912
employment
Shoe operator
Stafford
United Kingdom
Source:9197275
5th August 1912
1912
marriage
Florence Louise Marshall
Source:9197275
5th August 1912
1912
location
3 Tipping Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9197275
5th August 1912
1913
children
William Henry Allen
Source:9197296
7th June 1913
1914
children
Florence May Allen
Source:9197296
18th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:9197296
15th November 1915
1915
employment
Shoe operative
Source:9197296
15th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9197296
15th November 1915
1915
location
126 Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9197296
15th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
74584
Royal Garrison Artillery
161st Heavy Battery
Source:9197296
20th April 1916 - 31st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9197296
27th July 1916 - November 1918
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
74584
Royal Garrison Artillery
131st Heavy Battery
Source:9197296
1st August 1916 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
74584
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/1 West Riding Heavy Battery
Source:9197296
9th October 1917 - 21st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9197296
21st January 1919
1921
children
George L Allen
Source:9197319
26th July 1921
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9197319
30th September 1939
1939
employment
Night Cleaner
Electricity works - English Electric Company
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9197319
30th September 1939
1939
location
44 Chartley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9197319
30th September 1939
service
British Army
Gunner
74584
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:29853
sibling
George Allen
Source:9197244
1971
dates
Age 81
Source:9197354
5th February 1971
1971
location
14 Hall Close, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9197349
5th February 1971
1971
death
Unknown
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9197349
5th February 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 29853 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th November 1915 | |
| 14 Hall Close, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 5th February 1971 | ||
| 3 Tipping Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 5th August 1912 | ||
| 44 Chartley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th September 1939 | |
| Field Place, Tillington, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th November 1889 | |
| Sandon Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74584 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 74584 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 161st Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74584 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 131st Heavy Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74584 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/1 West Riding Heavy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Allen | son | 7th June 1913 | |
| Florence May Allen | daughter | 18th October 1914 | |
| George L Allen | son | 26th July 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudence Allen formerly Chatfield | mother | ||
| William Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George allen | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Louise Marshall | wife | 5th August 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-15 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Army Service Records | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| Find A Will Service on gov.uk | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Death Index | Barry1338 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals issued to Gnr 74585 Allen | Neil202 |
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