| Regimental number | 601 |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Richmond Lane, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Edith Allen, Richmond Lane, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 54 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph Francis and Frances Elizabeth ALLEN |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 4/5th June 1916 he displayed the greatest coolness and showed great devotion to duty. He was posted with two small groups of "look outs" on the right flank of the new works in sector N.8.3., a very exposed place. Very heavy shell fire developed over this sector and it became necessary to withdraw the garrison with the exception of the above quoted two groups of sentries. It was possible to arrange these groups in comparative safety but the N.C.O. had to continually cross a very exposed area to visit the groups. This he did continually. Shells of all calibres were falling in this area, on one occasion a tree under which the Corporal was passing was struck by a shell and destroyed. Notwithstanding the danger to himself Corporal Allen remained cool and collected and continued to carry out his duties in a manner that can only be described as exemplary, his own calm having a considerable effect on his men. The shelling of this spot lasted for over an hour.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
