| Regimental number | 5015 |
| Place of birth | Hill End, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hill End, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.9 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A Thompson, Hill End, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Elias McALLASTER |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Proceeded overseas to France, 30 September 1916; joined 17th Bn, in the field, 7 November 1916. Reported missing in action, 15 April 1917; subsequently reported prisoner of war in Germany. Repatriated to England, 23 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; disembarked, Sydney, 23 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 10 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GARNER Robert George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
