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We remember William Allen
We remember William Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1874
location
Alfred St Wardley Lane, Worsley Lancs
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8692637
November 1874
1874
1881
dates
Age 6
Source:8692637
1881
1891
dates
Age 16
Source:8692651
1891
1894
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8692651
10th November 1894
1894
marriage
Agnes Jane Owen
Source:8692651
10th November 1894
1894
location
445 Wardley Lane Swinton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8692651
10th November 1894
1895
children
John Thomas allen
Source:8692651
1895
1898
children
Mary Alice allen
Source:8692651
1898
1900
children
Peter allen
Source:8692651
1900
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:8692651
1901
1901
children
Robert allen
Source:8709159
19th December 1901
1903
children
Wilfred allen
Source:8709159
6th November 1903
1906
children
James allen
Source:8692651
4th April 1906
1908
children
Elsie allen
Source:8692651
9th March 1908
1910
children
Edna allen
Source:8692651
13th May 1910
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:8692651
1911
1911
location
13 Granville St Swinton Nr Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8692651
1911
1912
children
Hilda allen
Source:8692651
2nd January 1912
1915
enlistment
Salford
United Kingdom
Source:8692651
3rd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pte
17648
Lancashire Fusiliers
3rd Salford Battalion
Source:8692651
3rd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
17648
Lancashire Fusiliers
19th (service) Bn
Source:8692687
3rd March 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8709159
26th June 1916
1933
death
Not War Related
Barton upon Irwell, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8692651
30th November 1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 29999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Granville St Swinton Nr Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 445 Wardley Lane Swinton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th November 1894 | |
| Alfred St Wardley Lane, Worsley Lancs | United Kingdom | away from home address | November 1874 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17648 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 3rd Salford Battalion | Pte | |
| British Army | 17648 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 19th (service) Bn | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas allen | son | 1895 | |
| Mary Alice allen | daughter | 1898 | |
| Peter allen | son | 1900 | |
| James allen | son | 4th April 1906 | |
| Elsie allen | daughter | 9th March 1908 | |
| Edna allen | daughter | 13th May 1910 | |
| Hilda allen | daughter | 2nd January 1912 | |
| Wilfred allen | son | 6th November 1903 | |
| Robert allen | son | 19th December 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Allen | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Jane Owen | wife | 10th November 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03 | 5'3" |
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 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sarah93321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| entry on family tree | Sarah93321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| marriage record | Sarah93321 | |
| record of baptism | Sarah93321 | |
| 13 Granville St | Sarah93321 | |
| Record of service 1 | Sarah93321 | |
| record 2 | Sarah93321 |
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