James Lawrence Allum
Service Number
LZ/4348
Military Unit
Royal Naval Division
Date of birth
28 Jan 1896
Date of Death
28 Jan 1917 (20 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Harrow, Middlesex
Employment, Education or Hobbies
In 1911, he was a shop boy
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Family History
He was the son of James and Amelia Allum. In 1911, the family was living at 23 Farmers Road, Egham, Berkshire
Military History
He enlisted on 23/11/1915 and was part of a draft for the BEF on 25/07/1916. For stealing a towel, he underwent a General Court Martial at Etaples on 14/08/1916, receiving 3 months Field Punishment No.2 He served with Nelson Battalion from 16/09/1916 until his death, dying of wounds in 4th Casualty Clearing Station (shrapnel wound right leg 20/01/1917)
Extra Information
This is the only possible candidate for the person named on the memorial.
Photographs
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