Henry Robert ALLEN

Regimental number1233
Place of birthQuorn, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Allen, Gulnare, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Discharge date22 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaiser a Hind', 24 September 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 May 1973
Place of burialNambour Garden Lawn Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALLEN Henry Robert