Leven Cooper Allen

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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