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We remember John Francis Allen
We remember John Francis Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
Annie Smith
Source:8475086
1896
1897
sibling
Winnifred Smith
Source:8475086
1897
1898
sibling
David G. Smith
Source:8475086
1898
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8475086
31st March 1901
1901
location
Yarnbrook, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8475086
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8457784
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1 Class
Source:8457784
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Portland, Dorset
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8457784
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Boy
United Kingdom
Source:6391687
1st June 1911
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:8457771
2nd December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/9650
HMS Angler
Source:8457767
2nd December 1914
service
Royal Navy
J9650
Source:6391687
1914
death
Unknown
Washed overboard with two shipmates in heavy weather, drowned (see image of source).
HMS Angler is believed to have been part of the Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla at the time.
At sea
United Kingdom
Source:8457771
Source:8457775
Source:8457779
2nd December 1914
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8457771
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, Dorset | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Yarnbrook, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J9650 | ||||
| Royal Navy | Boy 1 Class | ||||
| Royal Navy | J/9650 | HMS Angler | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | father | ||
| Martha Allen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Smith | sister | 1896 | |
| Winnifred Smith | sister | 1897 | |
| David G. Smith | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-01 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1903 to 1965) Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Soldiers | Bridget3206 | |
| naval-history.net | Bridget3206 | |
| Ancestry - UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls | Bridget3206 |
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