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Frederick Richard Allen

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Described as an ‘immaculate player’, Fred Allen went on to become the most successful All Black coach ever: during his tenure, between 1966 and 1968, the team won all 14 tests. His renowned skill for motivating his players earned him the nickname ‘The Needle’.

Fred Allen

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Frederick Richard AWMM
  • Surname
    Allen AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
    • Fred AWMM
    • The Needle AWMM
  • Service number
    WWII 16561 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
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Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    9 February 1920 AWMM Oamaru, Otago AWMM
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  • Place of birth
    Invercargill Public - Dale - Researcher - 11 October 2017 - Officers' Book, 14th Brigade, N.Z.E.F.I.P.
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  • Address before enlistment
    • 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
    • 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
    • 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
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    • Mrs F.B. Allen (mother), 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
    • Mrs F.B. Allen (mother), 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
    • Mrs F.B. Allen (mother), 214 Waltham Road, Christchurch, New Zealand AWMM
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Service

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Biographical information

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    • Husband of Norma.

      Captain of the All Blacks; All Black coach 1966-1968

      Knighted 2010. AWMM
    • b. 1920 - Frederick Richard ALLEN was born in Oamaru, NZ
      son of Frederick & Florence Beatrice ALLEN Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 18 June 2022 - Research

Death

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    28 April 2012 AWMM
    Age 92 AWMM
    Orewa, Hibiscus Coast AWMM
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    • Death notice: New Zealand Herald, 30 April 2012 AWMM
    • FREDERICK ALLEN OBITUARY
      ALLEN, Frederick Richard (Fred). KNZM, OBE. Died peacefully on the 28th April 2012 aged 92. Loved and devoted husband of the late Norma, loved father of Marianne and the late Murray adored Grandfather of Ines and Katia. Having served in WWII in the 30th and 27th Battalions, Fred was a true patriot who was devoted to the service of both his country and his fellow men. He will live in our memories forever. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the SPCA, PO Box 43221 Mangere, Auckland. A service will be held in the Level 5 Lounge, North Stand, Eden Park and entry from Walters Road. Wednesday 2nd May 2012 at 12 noon. Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 June 2022 - NZ Zealand Herald
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  • Fred was one of six children, my mother Merle was one of three sisters, Mabel and Audrey being the other two. He had two brothers Alec and Frank all three including himself served in the second world war and survived, Fred was the last living when he died.
    Public - Alex. Bruce - Other Relative - 7 July 2015
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Sources

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    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1942). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 5 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1941 to 30 September, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      WW2 5: WW2 7 AWMM
    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 9 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1942 to 31st December, 1942). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      WW2 9: WW2 7 AWMM
    • Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 15 (Embarkations from 1st January, 1945 to 31st December, 1945). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      WW2 15: WW2 5 AWMM
    • Taylor, A. (1998). The New Zealand roll of honour : New Zealanders who have served their country in peace and war : 150 years, 1845-1995. Auckland, N.Z.: Roll of Honour Publications. AWMM
      p.82 AWMM
    • Dominion Post AWMM
      Steward, I. (2010, June 7). "Am I boring you Meads" he asked. Includes portrait AWMM
    • The New Zealand Herald AWMM
      Death notice: 30 April 2012 AWMM
    • Brocklebank, L.W. (1997). Jayforce : New Zealand and the military occupation of Japan, 1945-48. Auckland, N.Z.: Oxford University Press. AWMM

Contributors

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DateFirst namesLocationRelationshipContact
18 June 2022Lorraine MonaGisborneResearcher
24 March 2021Ian BanksTaumarunui New ZealandResearcher
08 November 2017DaleAucklandResearcher
28 April 2016Lorraine MGisborne, NZResearcher
07 July 2015Alex. BruceAuckland. New ZealandOther Relative

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