Korean War
| Service # | 16286696 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 2 1950 |
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
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Allen was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, 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 First Class Allen was a member of the 55th Military Police Company, Headquarters, Kobe Base, Far East Command. On August 2, 1950 in the Naktong Bulge, South Korea, his unit came under attack. He took a wounded comrade's gun and fired at the enemy until his ammunition was exhausted and he was mortally wounded.