John Manchester Allen
Former Member of the New Zealand Parliament
John Manchester Allen 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. Wikipedia
Born: August 3, 1901, Cheadle, United Kingdom
Died: November 28, 1941 (age 40 years), Libya
Previous office: Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1938–1941)
Education: Pembroke College