Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Melvin Allen
Add photo

Melvin Allen 1916 - 1972

Melvin Allen of Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana was born on November 16, 1916, and died at age 55 years old in June 1972.
Melvin Allen
Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana 71040
November 16, 1916
June 1972
Male
Looking for another Melvin Allen?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Melvin.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Melvin Allen's History: 1916 - 1972

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 11/16
    1916

    Birthday

    November 16, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 06/dd
    1972

    Death

    June 1972
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Melvin Allen lived 17 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 55.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Melvin

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1916, in the year that Melvin Allen was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
Did you know?
In 1920, at the age of merely 4 years old, Melvin was alive when on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Melvin Allen's Family Tree & Friends

Melvin Allen's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Melvin's Friends

Friends of Melvin Friends can be as close as family. Add Melvin's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Melvin Allen Biographies

Other Allen Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top