William James Allan

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William James Allan
Born1894-09-01
Died1916-08-13
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
William James Allan

William James Allan ((1894-09-01)1 September 1894 – 13 August 1916(1916-08-13) (aged 21)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Allan died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Allan was born on 1 September 1894, the son of William Allan and Jane Allan.[1]

Service

Allan enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 439721) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (52nd Bn.).[1]

Death

Allan died of wounds on 13 August 1916, aged 21. He is commemorated at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (grave reference VIII. D. 43.).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "William James Allan", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).