Edward Allen (Medal of Honor) explained

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Edward G. Allen
Birth Date:December 4, 1859
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Death Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears Label:Years of service
Battles Label:Conflict
Awards:Medal of Honor

Edward G. Allen (December 4, 1859 – April 16, 1917) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Allen was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and after entering the navy Allen was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died on April 16, 1917, and is buried in the Evergreens Cemetery Brooklyn, New York.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

War Department, General Orders No. 55 (July 19, 1901):

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mohhsus.com/new-york Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States