Archibald Allen
| Archibald Robert Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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).
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]
References
- 1 2 3 Allen, Archibald Robert, bio at www.generals.dk
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