Allan Noel Minns

Allan Noel Minns, DSO, MC, (23 March 1891 – 6 April 1921) was an English medical doctor of African-Caribbean descent who served as an officer in the British Army during the First World War.

He was born in Thetford, Norfolk in 1891, the son of the Bahamian Allan Glaisyer Minns and Emily . and the Distinguished Service Order in December 1916. The citation for the MC reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli Peninsula, on 30th August 1915, when attending to the wounded under heavy shrapnel fire. Another officer who was assisting him was killed. Lt. Minns later returned to the dressing station, took out twelve stretcher squads and brought in twenty-four wounded men." He was twice mentioned in despatches.

Minns died in hospital at Newmarket, Suffolk on 6 April 1921, aged 30, following a motor accident. He is buried in Thetford Cemetery. He was unmarried.