| Regimental number | 753 |
| Place of birth | Cooktown Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor Mechanic |
| Address | Cooper Camp Road, Paddington, Brisbane |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Geo. Allen, Cooper Camp Road, Paddington, Brisbane |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A53 Itria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | S.S.M. |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. On 14 July 1918, in the attack by an enemy battalion on Musallabeh's Salient, he showed great courage and determination. Of his troop of 12 men, three were killed, four were captured, and his officer was wounded. He, with three men, held his post against at least 130 enemy, who were delayed by his resistance, and all subsequently captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
