Korean War
| Service # | 51191244 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 17 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 member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while defending his position on "Outpost Little Gibraltar" near Kowang-san, North Korea on March 17, 1953 by enemy shrapnel.