| Regimental number | 732 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | 12 Queen Street South, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C M E Allen, 12 Queen Street South, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 13th May, 1918, while the 49th A.F.A. Battery was in action south of BONNAY, the position was included in a heavy bombardment of H.E. and Gas Shell. A shell struck a tree above one of the guns, burst and set fire to the camouflage. These men [ALLEN and 1012 A.A. CROZIER] immediately left their dug out, and by carrying water from a neighbouring pool, and pulling down the camouflage, extinguished the fire. Whilst doing this , both were subjected to considerable danger from shells, gas, and the fire, one of the men having his gas mask, which it was necessary to wear, burnt while on his face. Their untiring efforts succeeded in saving their gun and a large quantity of ammunition, and the action of these men in setting such a splendid example and their devotion to duty are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
