| Regimental number | 2870A |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hodel Siding, Ayr Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Jane Allen, Hodel Siding, Ayr Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Awarded for 8th Brigade raid on 12 October 1916. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private ALLEN showed conspicuous gallantry as a bomber throughout the assault, and accounted for several Germans.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |