Walter Allam (1889 - 1917)

Born 1889 in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom

Died 19 Jun 1917 at about age 28 in German East Africa

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Cpl Walter Allam Died in Military Service during World War I - German East Africa.

Biography

BSA Police Crest

Birth & Upbringing: Walter was born in 1889 in the Fulham District of London. ^[1]. Note his name is recorded as Allum. He was the son of Frederick and Harriet (nee Holland) Allam of 41, Glenthorne Road, Hammersmith, Fulham, London & Middlesex, England ^[2]
Migrations: Walter migrated to southern Africa in 1911, shortly before he attested into the BSA Police. ^[3] This time he is recorded as Allan.
Occupation: House Painter; ^[4] Policeman/Soldier - Joined the BSA Police in July 1911; Reg. No. 1474; served until June 1917. Walter Allam was a volunteer regular member of the force which was established by the BSAP for deployment to the north eastern border of Northern Rhodesia. This became known as Murray's Column, which comprised two infantry companies. The Column was to become the force which fought against the Germans in Tanganyika mostly along its frontier with Nyasaland and eventually in Tanganyika itself. It is evident that Walter was seconded to the 1st Battalion Rhodesia Regiment from 22 December 1914 (No. 633).

Rhodesia Regiment Badge

Military Service: The BSA Police was very much a para-military service and was the nation's first line of defense. The force, at the time of World War I was the only regular force and the new country's first line of defense. The BSA Police participates in two campaigns against the Germans in the 1914-18 war, in the Caprivi Strip and in German East Africa. It would appear that Walter transferred to the Rhodesia Regiment while on active service.
Known Residences: 41, Glenthorne Road, Hammersmith, Fulham; ^{[2] [4]}
Demise: Died in Service from malaria/dysentery while serving as a with Murray's Column in World War I - East Africa. He was 28 years of age. ^{[5] [6]}
Burial:Walter Allam was buried Iringa Cemetery, Tanganyika, now Tanzania (Grave reference IX. A. 3.) ^{[7] [8]}

Research Notes

• Some birth date estimates are based on ages given at death.
• This profile is Work in Progress Field-4274 10:48, 6 May 2019 (UTC)

Sources

Note: Corporal Service Number: 14741st Rhodesia Regiment28 Years OldIringa Cemetery Ix. A. 3. Tanzania.

Sources

1. ↑ "HM General Register Office Births" online search resources Vol/Page: 1A/215 citing General Register Office, Southport, England
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "1901 England and Wales census." database with images. findmypast.com Folio/Vol/Page: RG13/46/70/7 citing The National Archives of the UK, Kew
3. ↑ "Passenger Lists Leaving UK - 1890-1960" database with images. findmypast.com Durham Castle Departure Southampton17 June 1911 destined for Cape Town South Africa citing Union Castle Line Steamship CC
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "1911 England and Wales census." database with images. findmypast.com Folio/Vol/Page: RG14/249/43/8 citing The National Archives of the UK, Kew
5. ↑ Andrew Field: BSA Police Roll of Honour BSAP Website
6. ↑ Obituary Notice Outpost Magazine: Journal of the BSA Police
7. ↑ Find a Grave 70829104
8. ↑ Commonwealth War Graves Commission 124579