1914-15 Star (83355 Cpl. S. Allen. Can: Fd: Art:); British War Medal 1914-20
83355 W.O. Cl. 2. S. Allen. C.F.A.
With edge bruising and contact marks, worn, therefore fine.
M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919.
Sidney Allen was born in London, England, on 4 June 1885, and having emigrated to Canada attested for service with the Canadian Field Artillery in Toronto on 1 December 1914 giving his occupation as a Painter . He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front in the 13th Battery, 4th Brigade from 14 September 1915; was advanced Warrant Officer Class II (Battery Sergeant Major) on 18 August 1917; and was awarded the Military Medal. He was discharged in Canada on 21 May 1919.
