Korean War Chester Robinson Allen (February 6, 1905 – April 10, 1972) was decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general.

While in this capacity, Allen captained the Bremerton Marine Rifle and Pistol Team, which won the San Diego Trophy Match in March 1936.

[1] Upon his return to the United States in August 1940, Allen was stationed at Marine Corps Base San Diego, California and served under Major General William P. Upshur as Chief Range officer until the end of November 1941.

[1] Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Allen was promoted to the rank of major in January 1942 and ordered to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina for duty as commanding officer, 2nd Barrage Balloon Squadron.

[3] Allen then returned to the United States, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and served temporary duty at Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., until February 1943, when he was attached to the Depot of Supplies, San Francisco under Brigadier General Arnold W. Jacobsen.

Allen was transferred to Pearl Harbor in July 1946 and assumed duties as logistics officer, Service Command, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.

[1] In August 1947, Allen assumed command of Marine Corps Depot of Supplies Barstow, California and served in this capacity until he was ordered to Far East, during the ongoing Korean War in June 1951.

[5] Allen returned to the United States in May 1952 and assumed duty as supply officer at Camp Pendleton under Major General Oliver P. Smith.