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| − | Allan enlisted on 1 Jun 1940, and on 13 Jun 1940 | + | Allan enlisted on 1 Jun 1940, and on 13 Jun 1940 was transferred from the General Reinforcement Pool to the [[2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion]], then in training at Northam. From 29 July until 2 August he received treatment from the Camp Dressing Station for an undisclosed issue. Allan was granted pre-embarkation leave from 27 Sep - 4 Oct 1940, and with the battalion, he embarked aboard [[HMT Aquitania]] in Guage Roads on 25 Oct 1940 for Bombay where they disembarked on 4 Nov 1940. On 10 Nov 1940 they embarked on [[HMT Rajula]], sailing the next day for El Kantara where they disembarked on 25 Nov 1940. |
| − | Allan's records are blank until 3 Aug 1941, so it might be assumed that he was with the battalion which trained at Al Majdal in Palestine before moving into defensive positions on the Egypt/Libya border during April and May 1941. They then moved back to Palestine in preparation for a clash with the Vichy French in Lebanon/Syria which lasted 6 weeks and saw the battalion suffer 264 casuaties. At the conclusion the battalion remained in | + | Allan's records are blank until 3 Aug 1941, so it might be assumed that he was with the battalion which trained at Al Majdal in Palestine before moving into defensive positions on the Egypt/Libya border during April and May 1941. They then moved back to Palestine in preparation for a clash with the Vichy French in Lebanon/Syria which lasted 6 weeks and saw the battalion suffer 264 casuaties. At the conclusion the battalion remained in Lebanon for a time as a garrison force. With the Japanese entry into the war, the 21st Brigade, including the battalion were returned to Australia. The 2/16th Battalion boarded the [[SS Île de France]] in Port Tewfik for Bombay where they transshipped to the [[SS Kosciusko]] for passage to Adelaide. However, when the ship stopped in Fremantle Allan was one of a number of men who left the ship and were subsequently dealth with as having been AWOL. he was charged with having been AWOL from 1:00pm on 18 Mar 1942 until 10:40am on 23 Mar 1942. Fined £5 and the loss of 5 days pay. |
| − | On 6 Aug 1942 Allan boarded the [[ | + | On 6 Aug 1942 Allan boarded the [[SS James Fenimore Cooper]] in Brisbane for Port Moresby where they disembarked on 13 Aug 1942. On 31 Aug 1942 Allan was Wounded in Action on the Kokoda Track near Abuari receiving bullet wounds to his left hand and righ forearm. On 9 Sep 1942 he boarded the [[AHS Manunda]] for Brisbane, where he disembarked on 14 Sep 1942 and was admitted to the [[102nd Australian General Hospital]]. On 21 Dec 1942 Allan arrived back in Western Australia granted leave until 4 Jan 1943. On 11 Jan 1943 he was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] to have his right forearm amputated (??). Treated for Malaria, he was discharged from hospital on 17 Jan 1943. On 2 Mar 1943 Allan was posted to the [[3rd Australian Corps Troops Petrol Company]] where he was appointed a Trade Group Level III Clerk. On 15 Apr 1943 he was detached to the [[37th Australian Company ASC]], and from 13 May until 19 Aug 1943 he was sent on a Technical Training Clerk's course. |
| − | On 13 Nov 1943 Allan was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]], and on 18 Nov 1943 they transferred him to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] where he received treatment until 29 Nov 1943. On 30 Nov 1943 he rejoined his unit before taking his discharge on 16 Feb 1944 for 'Essential Services'. | + | On 13 Nov 1943 Allan was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]], and on 18 Nov 1943 they transferred him to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] where he received treatment until 29 Nov 1943. On 30 Nov 1943 he rejoined his unit before taking his discharge on 16 Feb 1944 having been released for 'Essential Services'. |
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Storeman ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Salvation Army ww2]] |
[[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:56, 17 November 2022
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 Allen with wife Esther standing behind Ancestry,com | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Sep 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 20 Sep 2006, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Bayswater, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 25 years, 8 months |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Address | Stone street, Bayswater, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Frederick William Uren |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX3879 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 25 Oct 1940 ‒ 4 Nov 1940 |
| Transport Details | HMT Aquitania Fremantle to Bombay |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 10 Nov 1940 ‒ 25 Nov 1940 |
| Transport Details | HMT Rajula Bombay to El Kantara |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 29 Jan 1942 ‒ 11 Feb 1942 |
| Transport Details | SS Île de France Port Tewfik to Bombay |
| Journey Dates | 11 Feb 1942 ‒ 15 Mar 1942 |
| Transport Details | SS Kosciusko Bombay to Perth |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 6 Aug 1942 ‒ 13 Aug 1942 |
| Transport Details | SS James Fenimore Cooper Brisbane to Port Moresby |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 9 Sep 1942 ‒ 14 Sep 1942 |
| Transport Details | AHS Manunda Port Moresby to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate |
WIA 31 Aug 1942 Abuari, New Guinea Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Married Phyllis Jean Sorensen in Bruce Rock during 1936. Phyllis died in 1962 aged 47.
Electoral Roll entry: 1937 - Stone street, Bayswater, shop assistant
War Service
Allan enlisted on 1 Jun 1940, and on 13 Jun 1940 was transferred from the General Reinforcement Pool to the 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion, then in training at Northam. From 29 July until 2 August he received treatment from the Camp Dressing Station for an undisclosed issue. Allan was granted pre-embarkation leave from 27 Sep - 4 Oct 1940, and with the battalion, he embarked aboard HMT Aquitania in Guage Roads on 25 Oct 1940 for Bombay where they disembarked on 4 Nov 1940. On 10 Nov 1940 they embarked on HMT Rajula, sailing the next day for El Kantara where they disembarked on 25 Nov 1940.
Allan's records are blank until 3 Aug 1941, so it might be assumed that he was with the battalion which trained at Al Majdal in Palestine before moving into defensive positions on the Egypt/Libya border during April and May 1941. They then moved back to Palestine in preparation for a clash with the Vichy French in Lebanon/Syria which lasted 6 weeks and saw the battalion suffer 264 casuaties. At the conclusion the battalion remained in Lebanon for a time as a garrison force. With the Japanese entry into the war, the 21st Brigade, including the battalion were returned to Australia. The 2/16th Battalion boarded the SS Île de France in Port Tewfik for Bombay where they transshipped to the SS Kosciusko for passage to Adelaide. However, when the ship stopped in Fremantle Allan was one of a number of men who left the ship and were subsequently dealth with as having been AWOL. he was charged with having been AWOL from 1:00pm on 18 Mar 1942 until 10:40am on 23 Mar 1942. Fined £5 and the loss of 5 days pay.
On 6 Aug 1942 Allan boarded the SS James Fenimore Cooper in Brisbane for Port Moresby where they disembarked on 13 Aug 1942. On 31 Aug 1942 Allan was Wounded in Action on the Kokoda Track near Abuari receiving bullet wounds to his left hand and righ forearm. On 9 Sep 1942 he boarded the AHS Manunda for Brisbane, where he disembarked on 14 Sep 1942 and was admitted to the 102nd Australian General Hospital. On 21 Dec 1942 Allan arrived back in Western Australia granted leave until 4 Jan 1943. On 11 Jan 1943 he was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital to have his right forearm amputated (??). Treated for Malaria, he was discharged from hospital on 17 Jan 1943. On 2 Mar 1943 Allan was posted to the 3rd Australian Corps Troops Petrol Company where he was appointed a Trade Group Level III Clerk. On 15 Apr 1943 he was detached to the 37th Australian Company ASC, and from 13 May until 19 Aug 1943 he was sent on a Technical Training Clerk's course.
On 13 Nov 1943 Allan was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital, and on 18 Nov 1943 they transferred him to the 118th Australian General Hospital where he received treatment until 29 Nov 1943. On 30 Nov 1943 he rejoined his unit before taking his discharge on 16 Feb 1944 having been released for 'Essential Services'.
Post War
Married to Esther Bell Kentish, born 1917 died 2 Sep 2008 aged 91 in Embleton. They had 3 sons and 5 daughters.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 8 Wyatt road, Bayswater, poultry farmer; House renumbered to 60 in 1968
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