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James Henry Hughes ALLEN

Regimental number2301
Place of birthSebastian, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressSebastian, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 8.25"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, John James Allen, Sebastian, Victoria
Enlistment date29 October 1917
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameOctober 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 206 Pte Thomas Philip ALLEN, 38th Bn, killed in action, 28 May 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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