Archibald Allen

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Archibald Robert Allen
Born (1888-10-20)20 October 1888
Allegiance  Australia
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service 1914–1944
Rank Brigadier
Commands held 43/48th Infantry Battalion
3rd Australian Infantry Brigade
Western Reinforcement Centre
Battles/wars World War I
World War II

Brigadier Archibald Robert Allen (born 1888) was an Australian Army brigadier in World War II.

He is believed to have enlisted in World War I on 16 September 1914 and was assigned to 16th Battalion, H Company (according to the AIF Project website[which?]).[citation needed]

Between the wars he was the Commanding Officer 43/48th Infantry Battalion.[1]

During World War II he was Commanding Officer of the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade (1936-1942), and Commandant of the Western Reinforcement Centre (1942-1944).[1]

He retired in 1944.[1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Allen, Archibald Robert, bio at www.generals.dk