Korean War
| Service # | O-395672 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 2 1951 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
Legion of Merit
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Lieutenant Colonel Allen was awarded the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Allen was a decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea, he commanded the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On March 2, 1951, during "Operation Killer" near Chipyong-ni, South Korea, his unit was being relieved by friendly forces. He was killed by enemy mortar fragments.