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Robert Albert George ALLEN

Regimental number19030
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
Other NamesALLEN, Robin Albert
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShipping agent
AddressParagon Stores, Belmore Street, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, A J Allen, Paragon Stores, Belmore Street, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 14 August 1918

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 21 November 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of 6th October this soldier was Lead Driver in a gun team going into action. The enemy was shelling the road heavily in ESTREES, and a shell burst beside the team killing four of the horses. Driver ALLEN extracted himself from beneath his horse and although the shelling continued he immediately mounted the wheel horses and withdrew the gun to safety. He displayed a remarkable amount of courage, resource and initiative. This Driver has on several occasions performed specially good work under trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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