Korean War
| Service # | 35016145 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 11 1951 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
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, Master Sergeant Allen was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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
Master Sergeant Allen was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on July 28, 1950 and returned to duty on August 31, 1950. He was wounded again on September 16, 1950 and returned to duty on November 10, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 11, 1951.