| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Survey draughtsman |
| Address | Wynella Grove Street, Snails Bay, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Allen, Wynella Grove Street, Snails Bay, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Showed great dash and leadership of C Company when moving up to occupy Grevillers Trench. Also in leading patrols and in command on outpost lines, when he displayed great gallantry under fire.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous bravery leading his men in the attack against the enemy near Anzac House.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on the Balmain Rowing Club Roll of Honour. |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in a most gallant manner, and throughout the operations set a magnificent example to his men. He led out a patrol and obtained valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
