| Regimental number | 12/3538 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J T Allen, Annadale, Piha, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Major |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February
26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. During the whole time he has been with the Battalion he has carried out his duties with conspicuous ability. On the night 3/4th July near Armentieres he led supporting troops through a heavy barrage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a very critical moment and at great personal risk he rallied a number of men of another unit who were
withdrawing under hostile barrage and prevented their further retirement. Although severely wounded he continued giving instructions for the continuance
of the fight. He has at all times shown a very fine example of coolness and gallantry in action.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 13 |