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William Benjamin Allen

In memory of:

Lance Corporal William Benjamin Allen

July 11, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

24452

Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

C "Coy. 13th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of William and Sarah Allen, of Paget Cottages, Albion Rd., Rowhedge, Essex.

Commemorated on Page 3 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PLOEGSTEERT WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

III. B. 12.

Location:

PLOEGSTEERT WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY is located 12.5 Km south of Ieper town centre, on a road leading from the Rijselseweg N365, which connects Ieper to Wijtschate, Mesen, Ploegsteert and on to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. 2 Km after Mesen lies the left hand turning onto Rue St Yvon. Immediately after passing Prowse Point Military Cemetery lies a right hand turning onto a small road track (unsuitable for vehicles). 1.2 km after this junction lies the PLOEGSTEERT WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, along the track leading into the wood.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of WILLIAM BENJAMIN ALLEN– From the book " The Roll of Honour" by The Marquis De Ruvigny.

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  • Biography– From the book " The Roll of Honour" by The Marquis De Ruvigny.

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  • Attestation Papers– Source: Library and Archives Canada

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  • Document– The circumstances of William Allen's death are described in the War Diary of the 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion of July 11, 1915. Source: War diaries - 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion. WAR DIARIES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR. Library and Archives Canada

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    Document – The circumstances of William Allen's death are described in the War Diary of the 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion of July 11, 1915. Source: War diaries - 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion. WAR DIARIES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR. Library and Archives Canada
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