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William Barnsley Allen
William Barnsley Allen as portrayed on a Gallaher cigarette card
Born(1892-06-02)2 June 1892
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died27 August 1933(1933-08-27) (aged 41)
Bracklesham, Sussex, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1914–1923
RankMajor
UnitRoyal Army Medical Corps
Battles/warsFirst World War
  • Western Front
    • Battle of the Somme  (WIA)
    • Hundred Days Offensive  (WIA)
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross & Bar
Mentioned in Despatches

William Barnsley Allen VC, DSO, MC & Bar (8 June 1892 – 27 August 1933) was a British Army medical officer who was decorated for gallantry four times during the First World War, including an award of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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