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Pte. Robert Allen

British Army 13th (Forest of Dean Pioneers) Battalion Gloucester Regiment

from:Jarrow

(d.1st Mar 1917)

Robert Allen Medal Index Card

Robert Allen served with the 13th (Service) Battalion Gloucester Regiment (Forest of Dean Pioneers) He was aged 24 when he died of wounds on 1st March 1917. He was born, lived and enlisted Jarrow, the son of William and Emily Allen (nee Evans) of Jarrow and husband of Annie (nee Fay) at one time Mayor of Jarrow. On the 1911 census, he is recorded as Robert Allen age 17 Rivet heater in Shipyard living with his parents William and Emily Allen at 30 Ferry Street back, Jarrow. Robert is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery.

Robert Allen WW1 Memorial Plaque (Death Penny)

Robert Allen with his wife and child



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