| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Maxfilt', Bristol Road, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Allen,'Maxfilt', Bristol Road, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 45th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Brevet Major Recommendation date: Croix de Guerre (French) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great dash and determination against enemy trenches, through heavy artillery and machine gun barrage, and against a stubborn resistance of the garrison, of whom he captured 100 prisoners. He continued to rally and lead his men to the attack, gaining further ground by his aggressive spirit, and setting a fine example of initiative and organizing ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre (French), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as NX2 Major General, 7th Australian Division: enlisted 13 October 1939; discharged, 30 April 1945. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
