| Service number | 5/1839 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Date of Death | 17 November 1952 |
| Place of Death | Korea |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Age at Death | 19 |
| Place of Association | Gosnells, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, Korea |
| Source | AWM149 Roll of Honour cards, Korea |
| Notes | Private Head was originally interred at Tanggok Cemetery. Portion 19 Plot and Row 12 Grave No.1109 |
Roll of Honour Allen James Head
Location on the Roll of Honour
Allen James Head's name is located at panel 1 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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