Korean War
| Service # | 52041694 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 2 1951 |
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 First Class 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 First Class Allen was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On September 2, 1951, after recapturing a hill in North Korea, that his unit lost the day before, he was hit and killed by heavy mortar fire.