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ALLEN Albert Edward
758
Private
9 Battalion
Beerburrum Soldier Settlement
Yes
approx July 1882
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
24 August 1914
SS A5 OMRAH
24 September1914
Brisbane

Other Information listed on Enlistment Papers
Religion - Roman Catholic
Occupation - Wharf Lumper (Wharf Labourer)
Age at enlistment - 32yrs + 1/12 mths
Address - Bolsover Street, Rockhampton,Qld
Next of Kin - J W Allen, Postmaster, Point Durban Natal, South Africa.
Marital Status - Single at time of enlistment but later ammended as he married Laura Mary Price 14/10/1916 in Cricklewood- London by RC Priest.
Place of Enlistment - Rockhampton, QlD

Physical Description -
5ft 8/1/2 inches
12st 14lbs
Dark Complexion
Grey Eyes
Deep Brown Hair

Previous service Recorded
9mths ILH 1st Natal South Africa
5yrs Zululand Mounted Rifles

Wounded in Action (shot in Foot) 14/5/1915 Gallipoli
transferred to Goorkha 1st GGH 16/5/1915
Birmingham until 15/11/1915
Rejoined Unit 3/12/1915
Transferred to 1st Pioneer Battalion 11/3/1916
Served initially at Gallipoli and later served on the western front.
Returned to Australia and discharged in Brisbane 24th January 1919
Took up lease at Beerburrum Soldier Settlement, lot 115

  • Gallipoli
  • Western Front
ALLEN Albert Edward
ALLEN Albert Edward
ALLEN Albert Edward
Returned to Australia
24 January 1919
1974
Queensland
92
Queensland

Pic - 1906 war medal was presented to Albert Allen he served in the 1st Natal South Africa as a Trooper

Joy Ratcliffe

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