Korean War
| Service # | 051974 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ BTRY 11 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | January 18 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
First Lieutenant Allen was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
First Lieutenant Allen was the pilot of an OE-1 Cessna observation aircraft with Headquarters Battery, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On January 18, 1953, while on a reconnaissance mission over western outposts is North Korea, his aircraft was shot down. One parachute was seen. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on June 4, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.