Allen J. Greer
| Allen James Greer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 11, 1878 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Died | March 16, 1964 (aged 85) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1940 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 4th U. S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Allen James Greer was an officer in the United States Army who he received the Medal of Honor for actions near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901.
Biography
Allen Greer was born August 11, 1878 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was commissioned in the Army in July 1898, and retired with the rank of colonel in September 1940.[1]
Greer is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 1, Lot 701-B.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901. Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn. Birth: Memphis, Tenn. Date of issue: March 10, 1902.
Citation:
Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing 3 insurgents with their rifles and equipment.[3]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Official Army Register, 1941
- ↑ "Allen J. Greer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients Philippine Insurrection". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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