Rank Chief Boatswain's Mate Died April 16, 1917 Role Sailor | Name Edward Allen Battles and wars Boxer Rebellion Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Born December 4, 1859
Amsterdam, the Netherlands ( 1859-12-04 ) Buried at Evergreens Cemetery Brooklyn, New York, United States Place of burial New York City, New York, United States | ||
Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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.
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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. His grave can be found in the Nazareth Section, Lot 1251.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 4 December 1859, Amsterdam, Holland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900, Allen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.