Years of service 1898 - 1940 Died March 16, 1964 Battles and wars Philippine–American War Rank Colonel | Name Allen Greer Awards Medal of Honor Service/branch United States Army | |
Born August 11, 1878
Memphis, Tennessee ( 1878-08-11 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Philippine-American War Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
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.
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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.
Greer is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 1, Lot 701-B.
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.