'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on October 8th, 1918, near Crevecouer. Rifleman Allison was detailed as runner between forward Brigade Centre and the Battalions, and in spite of exceedingly heavy shell fire managed throughout the operation to get all messages forward. This entailed very arduous and exceedingly dangerous work, but his duties were carried out cheerfully and most gallantly. Throughout a very trying operation his cheerfulness and courage under intense shell fire was a magnificent example to the section.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	41066
Date of birth	9 August 1895
Place of birth	Clarkesville, Otago
Religion	Presbyterian
Occupation	Farm labourer
Height	5' 10"
Weight	125 lbs
Next of kin	Father, A Allison, Gowan Bank, Clarksville
Previous military service	Served in the 14th South Otago Regiment; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rank	Rifleman
Final unit	3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 18 April 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on October 8th, 1918, near Crevecouer. Rifleman Allison was detailed as runner between forward Brigade Centre and the Battalions, and in spite of exceedingly heavy shell fire managed throughout the operation to get all messages forward. This entailed very arduous and exceedingly dangerous work, but his duties were carried out cheerfully and most gallantly. Throughout a very trying operation his cheerfulness and courage under intense shell fire was a magnificent example to the section.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 14 May 1919
Discharge date	26 June 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 2 April 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 June 1917; marched in to Sling Camp, 11 June 1917. Proceeded from Sling Camp overseas to France, 6 July 1917; marched in to NZ General Base Depot, Etaples, 10 July 1917. Joined 3rd Bn, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and posted to A Company, 11 August 1917. Detached to Headquarters, 3rd Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, 2 July 1918. Admitted to 3rd NZ Field Ambulance, 26 August 1917; transferred to 8th Divisional Rest Station, 27 August 1917; discharged to duty, 8 September 1917; rejoined Bn, 9 September 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 8 August 1918; rejoined 3rd Bn HQ from leave, 29 August 1918; rejoined 3rd Bn, 14 November 1918. Awarded Military Medal. Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board 'Tofua', 18 April 1919; discharged, 26 June 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Parents: Alexander and Ellen ALLISON (both b. Scotland)
Date of death	6 December 1959
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 35 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805