Allen Frederick Thomas Pte 4858971
Personnel Entry
Name Allen Frederick Thomas
Army number 4858971
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth Research suggests birth registered in Leicester Q1 1918. Mother's maiden name Wilson (to be confirmed).
Age 0
Unit Joined the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, no enlistment date as yet. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry 18/4/1940, posted 10th Bn DLI. Served Iceland. Transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps 25/11/1942, Docs to Leicester. Discharged 15/1/1946 (Enlistment Book did not set out details of discharge).
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade 18-Apr-40
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action Not yet known.
Home address No family information as yet.
Source table 10DLI
There are several men with the same name arising from genealogical research, making it difficult to identify the correct individual as regards death and marriage information. Birth information is subject to confirmation for the same reason.
