| Regimental number | 3228 |
| Place of birth | Moonta, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | c/o Mrs Hancock, Galena Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M M Allen, c/o Mrs V Hancock, Galena Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in laying and maintaining telephone lines during the operations at Villers-Bretonneux on the night of 24/25th April, 1918. This man repeatedly went out to patrol and repair lines under heavy rifle and artillery fire and it was largely due to his courage and devotion that communication was maintained through a very critical period.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
