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We remember James Douglas Allan
We remember James Douglas Allan
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
William Fife Allan
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14th October 1892
1895
1903
sibling
Ronald Mcintosh Allan
Source:8992872
1903
1908
education
Brisbane Grammar School
Brisbane
Australia
Source:8992872
1908
1915
enlistment
Wallangarra Queensland
Australia
Source:8992835
13th August 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4130
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Infantry Battalion
Source:8992832
13th August 1915 - 14th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8992835
3rd January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4130
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Battalion
Source:8992832
14th May 1916 - 5th June 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
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23rd July 1916 - 25th August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8992832
20th September 1917
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
4130
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Battalion
Source:8992832
5th June 1918 - 3rd August 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
4130
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Infantry Battalion
Source:8992832
3rd August 1918 - 9th February 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8992832
18th September 1918
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
4130
3rd Australian Infantry
9th Infantry Battalion
Source:8992832
9th February 1919 - 28th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8992872
28th August 1919
1927
marriage
Phyllis May Jackson
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1st August 1927
children
David Fife Allan
Source:8992872
children
John Douglas Allan
Source:8992872
employment
Clerk
Source:8992835
1980
death
Not War Related
Cairns Queensland
Australia
Source:8992872
18th January 1980
burial
Cairns Qld
Martyn Street Cairns
Australia
Australia
Source:9156325
Source:8992872
sibling
Ethel Allan
Source:8992872
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Douglas |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Allan |
| Source | 4999401 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4130 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4130 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4130 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Infantry Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4130 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Infantry Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4130 | 3rd Australian Infantry | 9th Infantry Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Douglas Allan | son | ||
| David Fife Allan | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine 'kate' Isabella Mcintosh Allan | mother | ||
| James Fife Allan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Fife Allan | brother | 14th October 1892 | |
| Ronald Mcintosh Allan | brother | 1903 | |
| Ethel Allan | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis May Jackson | wife | 1st August 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-13 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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James Douglas Allan in Group PhotosJames ( Back row, Third from left) in a group photo with decorated 9th Battalion NCOs in ChateletContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile of James Douglas Allan | Jess120243 | |
| Saint Andrews Uniting Church Heritage Committee Project | Jess120243 | |
| Australia, Birth Index 1788 - 1922, James Douglas Allan | Jess120243 | |
| Australia Cemetery Index 1808 - 2007, James Douglas Allan | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Douglas Allan in uniform at age 19. | Jess120243 | |
| James Douglas Allan 1919 | Jess120243 | |
| James Douglas Allan in Group Photos | Jess120243 | |
| Allan Brothers in Uniform | Jess120243 |
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We remember James Douglas Allan
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