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We remember John Richard Allan
We remember John Richard Allan
Timeline
Timeline
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9073426
service
British Army
Corporal
3755
Australian Infantry
Source:4973855
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:9073441
3rd October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 9073426 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3755 | Australian Infantry | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| George Allan | father |
Media
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Letter to brother re. DCM'For conspicuous gallantry and resource during the attack on Mont St. Quentin on the 31st August, 1918......'
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CWGC HeadstoneCpl John Richard Allan DCM died of wounds 03 October 1918 aged 41
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Communities
Communities
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Casualties Bellicourt British CemeteryMore about Casualties Bellicourt British Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Barbara27286 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Barbara27286 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to brother re. DCM | Barbara27286 | |
| CWGC Headstone | Barbara27286 |
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