Peter, if you are still out there, have you seen this about Jimmy Allen ?
Funny how you have worked with people and never known their story. Always wondered why he limped, and too polite to ask. Didn't put him down as a romantic either. Great stuff :
True love story in book of Accrington soldier's letters (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Was sad how his life ended though .. can't remember the full details, but vaguely was attacked by intruders into his home and the shock killed him.