The Generals of WWII

Generals from New Zealand Flag for New Zealand
Portrait of Brigadier Stanley Fairgrieve Allen

Allen, Stanley Fairgrieve

Brigadier

* 17th of May 1897

† 15th of July 1942

Promotions

1939-12-14 Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
1942-05-10 Temporary Brigadier
1942-06-12 Relinquishes the Temporary rank of Brigadier

Service

1939-12-14 1940-01-04 Commanding Officer 2nd New Zealand Divisional Signals
1940-01-05 1941-09-27 Chief Signal Officer, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
1941-09-28 1941-12-06 Commanding Officer Central Infantry Training Depot
1941-12-07 1942-05-10 Commanding Officer 21st Infantry Battalion
1942-05-10 1942-06-12 Commanding Officer 5th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1942-06-12 1942-07-15 Commanding Officer 21st Infantry Battalion Top
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley