World War 1

Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1

Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.

Thomas Dixon Allan

Forename(s):
Thomas Dixon

Surname:
Allan

Initial(s):
T D

Service Number:
242686 (Probably)

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
York & Lancaster Regiment, 1/4th (Hallamshire) Battalion, Territorial Force

Died:
26/04/1918

Aged:
27

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Unknown

Background:
Born about 1891, at Edlingham, Northumberland, the son of George Allan (a Railway Platelayer) & his wife, Jane.

One of 2 sons lost: See, also, Private Edward Allan (Regimental service #22112; Northumberland Fusiliers, 8th (Service) Battalion); Died 15 October 1915).

The 1901 Census records Allan, aged 10, living with his parents at Whittingham Railway Crossing. His mother attended the crossing gate.

Siblings in 1901 included George (14); Margaret Jane (12); & Edward (4).

Husband of Beatrice May (née Mitchison), of 57, Pont Street, Ashington, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Wooler War Memorial