William Allen
Acting Chief of the Bureau of Investigation
In office
February 10, 1919 โ€“ July 1, 1919
PresidentWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byA. Bruce Bielaski
Succeeded byWilliam J. Flynn
Personal details
Born1880
Texas, U.S.
Died1960 (aged 79โ€“80)
Texas, U.S.
Children18
Military service
Allegiance United States
RankGeneral

William Ellam Allen (1880โ€“1960) was an acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (BOI) during 1919. The BOI was a predecessor of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[1]

A former assistant in war matters to the chief of the Bureau of Investigation, Allen was appointed acting director on February 10, 1919.[1] Allen resigned the post from June 30, 1919, and was replaced by William J. Flynn.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Federal Bureau of Investigation: Directors, Then and Now". Retrieved December 8, 2012.


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