John Manchester Allen
John Manchester Allen (3 August 1901 – 28 November 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He also served in the Second World War and commanded the 21st Battalion from May 1941 until he was killed in action in Libya.
John Manchester Allen | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hauraki | |
| In office 15 October 1938 – 28 November 1941 † | |
| Preceded by | Charles Robert Petrie |
| Succeeded by | Andy Sutherland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1901 Cheadle, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 28 November 1941 (aged 40) Libya |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Relatives | Stephen Allen (uncle) William Allen (uncle) William Shepherd Allen (grandfather) John Candlish (great-grandfather) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Years of service | 1939–41 † |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 21st Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | mentioned in despatches |
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