In 1904, the veterinarian Dr. Frank Allen began caring for the Brinks company horses. Allen became a shareholder one year later, was named to the board of directors in 1909 and served as company president from 1919 to 1944. Both of Allen's sons also worked for Brink's. John Allen worked his entire career at Brink's, succeeding his father as president from 1944 to 1952. Barton Allen was one of two Brink's employees murdered on August 28, 1917 during a robbery at a payroll distribution site.
In 1904, the veterinarian Dr. Frank Allen began caring for the Brinks company horses. Allen became a shareholder one year later, was named to the board of directors in 1909 and served as company president from 1919 to 1944. Both of Allen's sons also worked for Brink's. John Allen worked his entire career at Brink's, succeeding his father as president from 1944 to 1952. Barton Allen was one of two Brink's employees murdered on August 28, 1917 during a robbery at a payroll distribution site.
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