Allan Runciman Brown
24 April 1895 – 1964
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Artillery, then flying services
Rank	Wing Commander
Unit	No. 68 Squadron RAF, No. 69 Squadron RAF, No. 1 Squadron AFC
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross
Other work	Wing Commander in RAAF during World War II

Captain (later Wing Commander) Allan Runciman Brown was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. During World War II, he was a Wing Commander for the Royal Australian Air Force.^[1]

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Lieut. (A./Capt.) Allan Runciman Brown (Australian F.C.). (EGYPT)

On 22 August Capt. Brown, with Lieut. Finlay as his observer, attacked an enemy two-seater, forcing it to land in our lines. On four other occasions these officers have engaged and destroyed enemy aircraft, displaying marked gallantry and skill. In addition, they have rendered most valuable service in attacking enemy cavalry, anti-aircraft guns and other ground targets, inflicting heavy loss.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 February 1919 (31170/2035)

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