| Regimental number | 829 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Goolwa, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yorketown, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33.4 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lydia Allen, Yorketown, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 31 July 1917 (shell wound, back). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 8 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Willaston General Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALLEN Robert Murray |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
