| Regimental number | 2918 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Other Names | Allan |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Riverton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.6 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs Rachael Atkinson, Riverton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board ; discharged (termination of peruiod of enlistment), Sydney, 21 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOWES Richard Allen |