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David Malyon Allan

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Portrait of Squadron Leader David Malyon Allan, New Zealand Herald. Image kindly provided by Martin Johnston (August 2018). Image has no known copyright restrictions.

Portrait of Squadron Leader David Malyon Allan, New Zealand Herald. Image kindly provided by Martin …

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Identity

About

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    David Malyon AWMM
  • Surname
    Allan AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    • WWII NZ2524 AWMM
    • WWII 2524 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    15 September 1896 AWMM
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Birth notes
  • Address before enlistment
    WW2 Unknown AWMM Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand AWMM
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    • WW2 Mrs E.F.C. Allan, of Bosham, Sussex, England AWMM
    • WW2 Wife: Mrs E. F. C. Allan, Eden Cottage, Bosham, Sussex, England AWMM
  • Relationship status
    Married/WWII AWMM

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
  • Campaign
    • Europe (Air) AWMM
    • Pacific Theatre of War AWMM
    • S W Pacific Public - Stoney - Researcher - 28 July 2018 - NZH 18 July 2018
  • Armed force / branch
    Air Force AWMM
  • Service number
    • WWII NZ2524 AWMM
    • WWII 2524 AWMM
  • Military service
    WW1; RNAS. WW11 RNZAF pilot, Kittyhawk aircraft, two tours [incl. shot down] Public - Stoney - Researcher - 28 July 2018 - NZH 18 July 2018
  • Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers

Military decorations

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Training and Enlistment

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  • Military training
  • Branch Trade Proficiency
    • Pilot/Military RNZAF Biographies (R17845607)
    • Commander/Military RNZAF Biographies (R17845607)
    • Flying Officer (Pilot Instructor)/Military RNZAF Biographies (R17845607)
  • Enlistment
  • Occupation before enlistment
  • Age on enlistment

Embarkations

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  • Embarkation details
    WW2
    2nd Embarkation AWMM

Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
  • POW liberation details
  • POW serial number

Medical history

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  • Medical notes
    Killed in Air Accident, Cause of Death AWMM

Biographical information

Biographical information

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  • He was the son of Alan Leslie Allan and Eva Matilda Allan (nee Blythe); husband of Emma Florence Constance Allan, Bosham, Sussex, England.

    Allan had served with the RNAS and RAF during WWI and was a renowned figure in New Zealand aviation during the 1930's as a flying instructor and display pilot.

    He received his wings on 14 November 1917.

    Principal types of aircraft flown by 1919: Avro, Sopwith, and a BE ('British Government Machine')

    Qualified as a flying instructor during World War I. AWMM
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Death

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  • Death
    12 March 1940 AWMM
    Age 44 AWMM
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  • Date of death
    12 March 1940 Public - Stoney - Researcher - 21 July 2018 - NZ Herald 18 July 2018 p A10
  • Age at death
    44 years Public - Stoney - Researcher - 21 July 2018 - NZ Herald 18 July 2018 p A10
  • Place of death
    Black Bridge, Mangere, Auckland Public - Stoney - Researcher - 21 July 2018 - NZ Herald 18 July 2018 p A10
  • Cause of death
    • Killed in Air Accident AWMM
    • Died in a fall from an aircraft whilst training pilots. Public - Stoney - Researcher - 21 July 2018 - NZ Herald 18 July 2018 p A10
  • Death notes
  • Cemetery
    Cremated at Waikumete Crematorium, Glen Eden, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM
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Memorials

Memorial

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  • Memorial name
    Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM

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Sources

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    • McGreal, Maurice Eugene. Diaries relating to service in Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II, 1937 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 2004/54. AWMM
      p. 30. AWMM
    • Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
    • The International Aerial Register and Gazette AWMM
      The International Aerial Register and Gazette, 1919, London. AWMM
    • RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ab - B. Archives New Zealand (R17845607) - Former archives reference: AIR118 AWMM
    • Please note that the 12 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions. AWMM

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