Leven Cooper Allen

Major General Leven Cooper Allen (March 29, 1894 – September 27, 1979) was an officer in the United States Army during World War II.[1]

Leven Cooper Allen
Born(1894-03-29)March 29, 1894
Fort Douglas, Utah, United States
DiedSeptember 27, 1979(1979-09-27) (aged 85)
Buried
West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1916–1951
Rank Major General
Service number0-4760
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands heldUnited States Army Infantry School
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart

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
From left to right: Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, Major General John S. Wood, Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Major General Leven C. Allen and Major General Manton S. Eddy.

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]

Family

Allen was married to Helen Townsley, the daughter of General Clarence P. Townsley.[3]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "MG Leven Cooper Allen (1894-1979) - Find A Grave Memorial".
  3. "Maj. Gen. Leven C. Allen, 85, Was Bradley's Chief of Staff". The Washington Post. Washington, DC. October 1, 1979.
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