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We remember Allen Brazier
We remember Allen Brazier
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Ernest Brazier
Source:9213440
1877
1878
sibling
Alena Aka Alma Brazier
Source:9213440
1878
1880
sibling
Amelia E Aka Edith A Brazier
Source:9213440
1880
1881
1881
location
27 Courland Grove, Clapham, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213429
16th January 1881
1881
location
139 Elsley Road, Battersea, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213440
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Lily Brazier
Source:9213442
1884
1886
sibling
Fred Brazier
Source:9213442
1886
1888
sibling
Harold Brazier
Source:9213442
1888
1889
sibling
Eva Brazier
Source:9213442
1889
1890
sibling
Leonard Brazier
Source:9213442
1890
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9213442
5th April 1891
1891
location
36 Archbishop Road, Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213442
5th April 1891
1897
employment
Errand Boy
Source:9210336
21st August 1897
1897
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9210336
21st August 1897
1897
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
195062
Portsmouth Division
Source:9210336
21st August 1897 - 11th May 1898
1900
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
195062
Source:9210336
15th January 1900
1900
dates
Age 18
Source:9210336
16th January 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
195062
Source:9210336
16th January 1900 - 31st March 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
195062
Source:9210336
1st April 1902 - 25th May 1912
1905
appointments
Seaman Gunner
Source:9210336
8th September 1905 - 25th May 1912
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9213445
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Able Seaman
Royal Navy
Source:9213445
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Harold, probably in Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
away from home address
Source:9213445
2nd April 1911
1912
discharge
Source:9210336
25th May 1912
1912
dates
Age 31
Source:9213434
17th July 1912
1912
employment
Navy Man
Source:9213434
17th July 1912
1914
appointments
Seaman Gunner
Source:9209511
12th September 1914 - 31st August 1915
1914
employment
Air Brake Fitter
Source:9209511
12th September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Navy
Able Seaman
D195062
Source:9209511
12th September 1914 - 12th June 1917
1915
appointments
Gun Layer 3rd Class
Source:9209511
1st September 1915 - 30th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9209511
18th May 1917 - 12th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9209511
12th June 1917
1922
marriage
Annie Topp
Source:9213449
3rd June 1922
1934
dates
Age 53
Source:9213452
18th June 1934
1934
location
43 The Crescent, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9213452
18th June 1934
1939
employment
Skilled Labourer
RNS Dept Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9213454
29th September 1939
1939
location
44 New Kent Road, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9213454
29th September 1939
1956
death
Lambeth, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9213459
Source:9213456
31st August 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Allen |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Brazier |
| Source | 9209509 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Elsley Road, Battersea, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 27 Courland Grove, Clapham, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th January 1881 | |
| 36 Archbishop Road, Lambeth, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 43 The Crescent, Welwyn, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | known 18th June 1934 | ||
| 44 New Kent Road, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| HMS Harold, probably in Persian Gulf | Saudi Arabia | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 195062 | Portsmouth Division | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 195062 | Boy 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 195062 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 195062 | Able Seaman | |||
| Canadian Navy | D195062 | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Sarah Anne Brazier nee Risley | mother | ||
| Alfred Brazier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Brazier | brother | 1877 | |
| Alena Aka Alma Brazier | sister | 1878 | |
| Amelia E Aka Edith A Brazier | sister | 1880 | |
| Lily Brazier | sister | 1884 | |
| Fred Brazier | brother | 1886 | |
| Harold Brazier | brother | 1888 | |
| Eva Brazier | sister | 1889 | |
| Leonard Brazier | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Topp | wife | 3rd June 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown or Hazel | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-12 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Collections Canada - Royal Canadian Navy | Kristen1288 | |
| UK Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services 1848-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists 1865-1935 | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968 | Barry1338 | |
| UK Incoming Passenger Lists 1878-1960 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Death Index | Barry1338 | |
| Brazier Family Tree | Barry1338 |
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