Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember William Lynn Allen
We remember William Lynn Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1881
location
West Lynn, Dunham-Massey, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069324
3rd April 1881
1885
education
(Rev. C. Elsee's house)
Rugby School
Rugby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8069316
1885
1893
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Border Regiment
Source:8069316
September 1893 - 1896
1896
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Border Regiment
Source:8069316
1896 - October 1913
1898
marriage
Adeline Miriam Dickinson
Source:8069319
1898
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8069316
10th September 1901
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8069316
29th July 1902
1913
service
British Army
Major
Border Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8069316
October 1913 - 28th October 1914
1914
dates
Age 43
Source:7480633
28th October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
... signified their wish to surrender... Major Lynn Allen left his trench with two men, and had hardly advanced more than a step or two before the enemy treacherously opened fire"
Belgium
Source:7480633
Source:8069316
28th October 1914
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7480633
children
Sylvia Pomona Lynn Allen
Source:8069322
children
Esmond Harcourt Lynn Allen
Source:8069322
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7480633
sibling
James Lynn Allen
Source:8069324
sibling
Ellen Lynn Allen
Source:8069324
sibling
Major Edward Lynn Allen
Source:8069324
sibling
Major Alfred Lynn Allen
Source:8069324
sibling
Susan L Allen
Source:8069325
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Lynn |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Allen, |
| Source | 7480633 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lynn, Dunham-Massey, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Border Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Border Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Border Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmond Harcourt Lynn Allen | son | ||
| Sylvia Pomona Lynn Allen | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulkeley Allen, Esq. | father | ||
| Mary | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lynn Allen | brother | ||
| Ellen Lynn Allen | sister | ||
| Major Edward Lynn Allen | brother | ||
| Major Alfred Lynn Allen | brother | ||
| Susan L Allen | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeline Miriam Dickinson | wife | 1898 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
The Bond of Sacrifice: Major William Lynn AllenIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
Contributed by:
Hannah21187
Communities
Communities
-
-
The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
-
Rugby School Chapel Memorial (WMR 19536), Rugby, WarwickshireMore about Rugby School Chapel Memorial (WMR 19536), Rugby, Warwickshire
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Major William Lynn Allen | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Major William Lynn Allen | Hannah21187 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}