| Regimental number | 3622 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lorne, Victoria |
| School | Lorne State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 312 High Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens, 312 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Headquarters, Section 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Corporal ALLEN has, during the period from 25th February, 1918, to 16th September, 1918, served with his unit - until 25th March on the MESSINES front and for the remainder of the period on the front east of AMIENS - in the capacity of Orderly Room clerk. In this capacity he has worked most conscientiously and displayed uncommon administrative ability. During the rapid movement of the Division in the advance from VILLERS BRETONNEUX to the SOMME CANAL between the 8th and 31st August, he did particularly good and hard duty in keeping routine work up to date. he has always been an excellent example to others, especially by his devoted application to duty, and his work is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Awarded Certificate of Merit, Lorne State School, 1906. War service: Egypt, France, Belgium. Returned to Australia in the 'Wyreema'. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Passed the entrance examination for the Public Service, Victoria. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
