| Leven Cooper Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1894 |
| Died | September 27, 1979 (aged 85) |
| Place of birth | Fort Douglas, Utah |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held |
Commandant of United States Army Infantry School Chief of Staff of the 12th Army Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
 Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
Leven Cooper Allen (March 29, 1894 – September 27, 1979) was a Major General in the United States Army during World War II.[1]
Early life[]
Leven Cooper Allen was born on March 29, 1894 in Fort Douglas, Utah. Before his military service, he attended the University of San Francisco from 1912 to 1916.[1]
Military career[]
Allen was commissioned in 1916 and was stationed in France. He graduated from the Command and General Staff School in 1931 and the Army War College in 1935. Allen served in the General Staff of the War Department from May, 1941 to February, 1942. Following serving in the General Staff, he held the position of Commandant at the Infantry School until October, 1943.[1] During 1942, Allen served as Brigadier General and Major General. From 1943 to 1945, he served as Chief of Staff of the 12th Army Group (formerly the First Army Group).[1] For his actions during World War II, Allen was given two Army Distinguished Service Medals.[1]
Later life[]
Allen retired from service in 1951. He died on September 27, 1979.[1] Allen is buried at the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery.[2]
Honors and awards[]
Allen was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine M. (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers. WestPort, CT: Greenwood. pp. 4–5. ISBN 978-0313295461.
- ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47288117/leven-cooper-allen
External links[]
- Leven Cooper Allen at Find a Grave
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