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Thomas James ALLEN

Regimental number2857
Place of birthGeelong, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs M Domaschenz, Drung Drung, Horsham, Victoria
Enlistment date7 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 4 July 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 13 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Andrew Richardson
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During the attack on Mont St. Quentin on the 1 September, 1918, he displayed great gallantry and resource. The advance of his company was held up and severe casualties caused by a strong enemy party. He rushed forward with his gun under heavy machine gun fire, attacked the enemy killing two and disabling the gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 May 1955
Age at death56
Place of burialArarat Cemetery, Victoria

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