| Regimental number | 975 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 105 Rupert Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Allen, 105 Rupert Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Sea Transport Service |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF28 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF28 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF28 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For consistently good work as commander, and Lewis Gun officer. He has shown splendid devotion to duty.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross For conspicuous bravery in action near Warlencourt on 2 March 1917, when he led the attack against Malt Trench with great dash. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized a bombing attack at a critical time, and succeeded in capturing the enemy's position. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3348 Corporal Horace Beresford ALLEN, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 7 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |