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We remember Allan Fairfax Crossman
We remember Allan Fairfax Crossman
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1874
sibling
Arthur Crossman
Source:9083166
1874
1891
location
Clapham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083166
1891
1901
marriage
Mary Sophia Crossman nee Tottenham
Source:9083172
1901
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry
5th Battalion
Source:5651909
19th September 1914
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
Mounted Rifles. Canadians
Source:9083165
3rd June 1916
1916
internment
pow
Gutersloh, Krefeld and other locations
Germany
Source:9083165
9th June 1916 - 26th July 1919
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
Canadian Infantry
1st Canadian Mounted Rifles
Source:9083184
20th September 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Allan Fairfax |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Crossman |
| Source | 5651909 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | 5th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Mounted Rifles. Canadians | Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary F Crossman | mother | ||
| Gilchrist Crossman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Crossman | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sophia Crossman nee Tottenham | wife | 1901 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff known to be serving at this point. A F Crossman appears as "Lt, Canadian Contingent".
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Prisoners of War 1715-1945 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Can Govt Service Record for Major A F Crossman | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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