Arthur Allen (general)
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For other people named Arthur Allen, see Arthur Allen (disambiguation).
Major General Arthur Samuel "Tubby" Allen, CB, CBE, DSO, VD (10 March 1894 – 25 January 1959) was an Australian Army officer and accountant. During the Second World War he reached the rank of major general and commanded Allied forces in the Syria–Lebanon and New Guinea campaigns. Allen was frequently referred to during the Second World War by the nickname "Tubby"; an indication of his stocky build and the affection with which he was regarded by both soldiers and the Australian public.
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Arthur Samuel Allen | |
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Nickname(s) | Tubby |
Born | (1894-03-10)10 March 1894 Hurstville, New South Wales |
Died | 25 January 1959(1959-01-25) (aged 64) Concord, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1913–1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 48th Battalion (1915–18) |
Commands held | Northern Territory Force (1943–44) 7th Division (1941–42) 16th Brigade (1939–41) 14th Brigade (1933–39) 13th Battalion (1918–19) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Volunteer Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (2) Croix de Guerre (France) War Cross, 1st Class (Greece) |
Other work | Associate of Commonwealth Institute of Accountants, June 1922; Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Director of companies |
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