Son of John William Allen, of 200 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg, Natal
Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com): confirmed present in the SA Brigade's ranks 14/15 July 1916 -- "Private Victor William ALLEN, 4th SAI, A Coy – Military Medal; later commissioned, Military Cross; KIA 9 June 1918, RAF 103rd Squadron"
MC LG Sup 6 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great determination and skill in the attack. When an enemy machine gun was holding up the advance, he dashed forward alone, and bayoneted the gunner and crew, thus saving many lives and enabling his platoon to capture their objective. He showed great courage and determination." MM LG Sup 21 September 1916
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Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com)
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Private Victor William ALLEN, 4th SAI, A Coy – Military Medal; later commissioned, Military Cross; KIA 9 June 1918, RAF 103rd Squadron
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