Robert Allen
1811–1886 (age 75)
Biography
Robert Allen rose through the ranks as a military officer and became a respected figure in the region around Chêne-Bougeries, where he balanced discipline with a sincere regard for the soldiers under his command. His name was often spoken with gratitude by those who witnessed his efforts to keep families informed and to ease the transitions that came with deployments.
He left behind a memory of leadership that was both firm and humane, a combination that his neighbors remember when they reflect on the generations he protected.