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We remember Alexander William Allen
We remember Alexander William Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1900
location
7 Cup's Yard, Duke Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197070
11th October 1900
1901
location
7 Three Cups Yard, Duke Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197078
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:9197087
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Cross Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9197087
2nd April 1911
1918
employment
Boot and shoe hand
Source:9197107
31st July 1918
1918
employment
Boot and shoe hand
Source:9197133
31st July 1918
1918
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:9197133
31st July 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Boy (2nd class, then 1st class from 29 Sep 1918)
J91897
HMS Powerful
Source:9197133
31st July 1918 - 10th November 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J91897
HMS Glorious
Source:9197133
11th November 1918 - 1st February 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J91897
HMS Vivid I
Source:9197133
2nd February 1919 - 11th March 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman (Stoker 1st class from 28 Aug 1919)
J91897
HMS Marlborough
Source:9197133
12th March 1919 - 27th August 1919
1919
theatres
Russia :3
Source:9197133
12th March 1919 - 1st November 1920
1919
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
SS124576
Source:9197107
28th August 1919 - 29th September 1923
service
Royal Navy
J91897
Source:6472802
sibling
Fred Allen
Source:9197087
sibling
Doris Allen
Source:9197087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 6472802 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cross Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Cup's Yard, Duke Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th October 1900 | |
| 7 Three Cups Yard, Duke Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J91897 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS124576 | Stoker First Class | |||
| Royal Navy | J91897 | HMS Powerful | Boy (2nd class, then 1st class from 29 Sep 1918) | ||
| Royal Navy | J91897 | HMS Glorious | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J91897 | HMS Vivid I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J91897 | HMS Marlborough | Ordinary Seaman (Stoker 1st class from 28 Aug 1919) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahalah Allen | mother | ||
| Alexander Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Allen | brother | ||
| Doris Allen | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Royal Navy Service Record | Barry1338 | |
| Naval Medal Roll | Barry1338 | |
| Register of Seamen's Service | Barry1338 |
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