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Allan was the son of Peter Christian Bulow who served with the 1st AIF during the first World War. His first overseas posting was with the interim Army in Hiro, Japan from the 12th September 1947 as part of BCOF, while in Japan he found himself in and out of trouble, he served as a truck driver with the 120th Transport Platoon RAASC returning to Australia in September 1949. Back in Australia Allan enlisted into the Australian Regular Army and saw service with 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in the Korean War, later transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and proceeded with them to the Malayan Emergency as a Sergeant. In 1964 Allan was with the intelligence Corps in Papua New Guinea, on his return to Australia, he attended a number of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) briefing courses before proceeding to Vietnam with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in 1966 as a Warrant Officer Class two, where he was mentioned in despatches for his work with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) 1st Special Forces, United States Army in recruiting, organizing and training an indigenous Battalion, he also received the United States of America Bronze Star. After Vietnam he continued to service with the Australian Regular Army and was discharged on the 11th January 1974, Allan was described by one of his commanding offices as “Keen, conscientious, industrious and his personality is such that he is able to mix well with subordinates and superiors. A keen sense of humour coupled with his imagination and adaptability enables him to overcome most problems and achieve worthwhile results”.

He received the following medals for his service: Korean Campaign Medal, Korean United Nations Medal, General Service Medal with Clasp Malaya, Vietnam Campaign Medal with MID, Long Service Good Conduct Medal, South Vietnam Campaign Medal, USA Bronze Star as well as the Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation and United States Distinguished Unit Citation.