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We remember William Allen
We remember William Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
50 Portway, West Ham. London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8596384
31st March 1901
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K6807
HMS Black Prince
Source:6483641
23rd April 1912 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8596372
31st May 1916
1916
location
40 Portway, West Ham, London E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8596372
31st May 1916
location
18, John St., West Ham, London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584279
1916
death
Killed in Action
at sea
Denmark
Source:8596372
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8584279
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 6483641 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, John St., West Ham, London. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 40 Portway, West Ham, London E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| 50 Portway, West Ham. London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K6807 | HMS Black Prince | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria | mother | ||
| John Allen | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Black Prince | Gerry59140 |
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