| Regimental number | 4973 |
| Place of birth | Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wangandarry, Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Matilda Tippett, Wangandary, Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 3 July 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 3 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France from 6th Training Bn, 12 November 1916; taken on strength, 22nd Bn, in the field, 24 November 1916. Admitted to 5th Australian Field Ambulance, 31 December 1916 (mumps); transferred to 39th Casualty Clearing Station, 1 January 1917; to 25th Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 4 January 1917; to No 2 Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 20 January 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 30 January 1917. On leave to England, 16 November 1918; rejoined Bn, 7 December 1918. Appointed Temporary Driver, 16 January 1919. Admitted to 39th General Hospital, Havre, 9 April 1919 (not yet diagnosed), and reverted to Private. Proceeded to United Kingdom, 15 April 1919; disembarked Southampton, 16 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 31 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Place of burial | Wangaratta Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALLEN Robert George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
