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Pte. Alfred Allen
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
(d.29th Mar 1918)
Alfred Allen was born on 9th of July 1894 at 28 Emily Street, Stockton. He lives with his parents George and Louisa, brothers John and George, sisters Louisa and Florence and grandfather Edward. Alfred worked as a Grocers Assistant and then as a driller, he enlisted in the 18th Battalion DLI on 2nd of October 1914. He was promoted to Lance Corporal and was killed in action on the 29th of March 1918 during the German Offensive Operation Michael. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.