Informations sur naissance

Année de naissance:
1889
Lieu de naissance:
Madeley, Staffordshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

Informations service militaire

Pays:
Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
Force armée:
British Expeditionary Force
Rang:
Lance Corporal
Numéro de service:
18850
Unités:
 —  King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 5th Bn.  (Dernière unité connue)

Informations sur décès

Date de décès:
22/10/1917
Lieu de décès:
Veldhoek - Herenthage, Belgique
Cause du décès:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Âge:
28

Cimetière

Zantvoorde British Cemetery
Parcelle: I
Rangée: J
Tombe: 1

Distinctions et médailles 2

British War Medal
Médaille
Victory Medal
Médaille

Points d'intérêt 1

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Mon histoire

On the 22nd of October, at 5.30 a.m., the artillery of the 5th Battalion of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry bombarded the enemy’s front line trenches and wire. At 6 a.m. the enemy dropped heavy barrage in front and rear of the Battalion’s trenches. This continued for over an hour. During the day, the Battalion’s artillery bombarded Polderhoek Chateau, resulting in several direct hits. During the night of the 22nd of October, the enemy’s artillery was very active, and a considerable number of shells fell near Battalion Headquarters. It was during the fighting on the 22nd of October that Lance Corporal Herbert Allman was killed in action. He was buried at J.20.b.90.85.. Later, he was reburied at Zantvoorde British Cemetery.

Sources 1

5 Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry (The National Archives, KEW (TNA), WO 95/1902/1).
https://nationalarchives.gov.uk
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