| Regimental number | 3672 |
| Place of birth | Walhalla, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cowwarr, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.10 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Josephine Allinson, Cowwarr, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 8th Bn, Serapeum, 24 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 31 March 1916. Wounded in action, 26 July 1916 (gun shot wound, right arm), and admitted to 5th General Hospital, Rouen; transferred to England, 4 August 1916, and admitted to 2nd Birmingham war Hospital, 6 August 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 16 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 25 January 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lilydale Lawn Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALLINSON James Harlow |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
