| Service number | 2860 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 45th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 27 September 1917 |
| Place of Death | Belgium |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Association | Bexley, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour William Roland Allen
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Roland Allen's name is located at panel 139 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
For the First World War the circulars were forms sent to next of kin seeking details regarding the deceased. They form the basis of the card indexes from which the original Roll of Honour was compiled.
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Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
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