Korean War
| Service # | 12367278 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 24 1953 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Allen was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Private Allen was a recoilless rifle gunner with the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near outposts "Old Baldy" and "Pork Chop Hill" near Sokkogae, North Korea on March 24, 1953.