Morpeth Herald 13/07/1917 carries a brief obituary:
Mr T. Allen, of the George and Dragon Yard, Morpeth, has received word from the War Office that his son, Private T. Allen, York and Lancaster Regiment, was killed in action last month. He has also received a message of sympathy from the King and Queen, and the following sympathetic letter from the Officer Commanding “C” Company:- It is with deep reget that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Pte. T. Allen, who was killed on the 7th [sic] June. In your sad bereavements I offer you my sincerest sympathy. His death, along with others who gave up their lives that day, has caused a great loss to us, but our loss cannot compare with yours. The little time he was with us I found him to be a good soldier and always ready to do his duty. In offering you my condolence I echo the sentiments of all officers, N.C.O.s and men of this company”.
ALLEN. – Killed in action in France, June 7th [sic], 1917, Private T. Allen, 9th York and Lancaster, beloved son of Mr and Mrs T. Allen, 16 George and Dragon Yard, Morpeth. – Ever remembered by his loving father, mother, brothers and sister.
He is remembered in Morpeth on M17.01, M17.02, M17.09 and M17.29
