ALLARD, WILLIAM HENRY, L.-Corpl., No. 3164, 12th (Service) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), eldest s. of the late Rifleman William Allard (q.v.), by his wife, Kate Ellen (27, Stonebridge Road, South Tottenham, N.), dau. of Henry Munston; b. Dalston, London, E., 1 Nov. 1896; educ. Woodland Park School; volun-teered for active service on the outbreak of war, and enlisted in the Middlesex Regt. 3 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 26 July, 1915; was wounded at Loos 1 Oct. following, and was killed in action on the Somme 7 Feb. 1917. Buried at East Grandcourt, north-east of Albert. His Commanding Officer wrote: His death was greatly felt by all, for he was a great favourite in the company.” Unm.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5
