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Archibald Allan M.C. |
CWGC:
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, 4th Battalion
Awards: M.C.
Date of Death: 17th June 1918
Buried: Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension
Additional Information: Son of Rev. James and Mary Allan, Shettleston, Lanarkshire. M.A., B.Sc., N.D.A.
SNWM: Not Listed
SDGW:
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, 4th Battalion (Territorial)
Decoration: M.C.
Date of Death: 17th June 1918
Cause of Death: Died of Wounds
MIC:
Archibald Allan, M.C. Deceased
Private, Cameron Highlanders, No. 14702, 2nd Lieutenant, Scottish Rifles
Lieutenant, Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, Captain, Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry
Medal Entitlement: 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals
De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, Volume 4:
Allan, Archibald, M.C., Captain, 4th (Territorial) Battalion, The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, only son of the Rev. James Allan, of 5 Huntly Terrace, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Minister of the Carntyne United Free Church, by his wife, Mary, daughter of John Muir; born Shettleston aforesaid 31st December 1889; educated Tollcross; Whitehill; Glasgow University and the West of Scotland Agricultural College; was a Research Student; joined the 6th Battalion, The Cameron Highlanders, 14th October 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from July 1915; was wounded 2nd September; returned to England at the end of the month and after a period of training at Ripon, was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant to the Scottish Rifles 23rd December 1915; transferred to the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in June 1917; promoted Lieutenant 1st July and Acting Captain 23rd August 1917; returned to France in September 1916, taking an active part in the Battle of the Somme; proceeded to Italy in November 1917 and died at No. 24 Casualty Clearing Station, 17th June 1918 from wounds received in action on the 15th of that month. Buried in the Communal Cemetery Extension, Montecchio, Precalcino. His Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Col. Bartlett wrote: “I have lost a good comrade and a most gallant officer, whom it is impossible to replace,” and the Chaplain: “Captain Allan was one of the best men in the battle from every point of view and was greatly respected by his fellow officers and men.” He was awarded the M.C. (London Gazette, May 1917), for conspicuous courage and ability, coolness and initiative. Captain Allan had a brilliant scholastic career. He graduated at the Glasgow University M.A. & B.Sc; Unmarried.
London Gazette, 28th December 1915, Supplement 29420, Page 13016:
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants:
Private Archibald Allan, form The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. Dated 23rd December 1915
London Gazette, 25th May 1917, Supplement 30095, Page 5179 (Military Cross Citation):
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field:
Second Lieutenant Archibald Allan, Scottish Rifles, attached Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great courage and initiative. On one occasion his coolness in dealing with an enemy strong point was largely responsible for the success of the operation.
Listed on Glasgow University Roll of Honour:
Captain Archibald Allan, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, M.A., B.Sc. Military Cross. Died of wounds 17th June 1918.
Listed on Glasgow University Chapel Memorial: Archibald Allan
Listed on the West of Scotland Agricultural College Memorial, Auchincruive, Ayrshire: Archibald Allan
1891 Census, Living at 83 Budhill Street, Shettleston, Glasgow
Father James Allan, age 33, Minister, Carntyne U.F. Church, born Rutherglen
Mother Mary Allan, age 32, born Rutherglen
Child: Archibald Allan, age 1, born Rutherglen
1901 Census, Living at Manse Wood, Shettleston, Glasgow
Father James Allan, age 42, Minister, Carntyne U.F. Church, born Rutherglen
Mother Mary Allan, age 42, born Rutherglen
Children: Archibald Allan, age 11, Scholar, born Shettleston
Bessie W. Allan, age 8, Scholar, born Shettleston
Maggie W. Allan, age 5, born Tollcross
Rutherglen Cemetery:
In memory of
Rev James Allan 32 years Minister of Carntyne Old Church
Latterly of Carsphairn, died 16th June 1938 aged 80 years
Beloved husband of Mary Muir
Also their son Captain Archibald Allan, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, died from wounds in Italy 1918
The above Mary Muir died 11th April 1941 aged 82 years
