
| Regimental number | 6612 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 420 George street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. A O Buchanan, 67 Pitt Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Allan spelt Allen |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Katoomba Cemetery (Grave No. 21), New South Wales |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 28 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |