Allen, Samuel –

Cousin of Mary Smith, of 31, Rumworth Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly a reservist with the Royal Sussex Regiment, time expired. Reported missing, and subsequently confirmed killed. Previously served in the South African Campaign.

Personal details

  • Surname: Allen
  • Forename: Samuel
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Harwood, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 48
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: December 22nd, 1914
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 3922
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: September 1st, 1914 - 1914-09-01
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: Panel 27 and 28.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 30/04/1915 28/01/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5e 7a

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