Edward Henry Allen
Edward Henry Allen | |
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Born | Pekin, North Dakota | March 2, 1908
Died | May 7, 1942 at sea Coral Sea | (aged 34)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1931-1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Scouting Squadron 2 Lexington (CV-2) |
Battles / wars | World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea |
Awards | Navy Cross and Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross |
Edward Henry Allen (March 2, 1908 – May 7, 1942) was a member of the United States Navy who was awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star for his heroism.
Navy career
[edit]Born in Pekin, North Dakota, Allen graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1931. He served with Scouting Squadron 2 in Lexington (CV-2).
Awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star
[edit]Lieutenant Allen was reported missing 7 May 1942 when his plane was shot down by enemy aircraft during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was awarded a Navy Cross for the defense of his carrier 20 February 1942 and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross for the action in which he lost his life.
Namesake
[edit]Edward H. Allen (DE-531) was launched 7 October 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. David H. Clark; and commissioned 16 December 1943, Lieutenant Commander M. M. Sanford in command.
Attribution
[edit]- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- 1908 births
- 1942 deaths
- Aviators killed by being shot down
- People from Nelson County, North Dakota
- Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States)
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- United States Naval Aviators
- United States Navy officers
- United States Navy personnel killed in World War II
- Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in international waters
- Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1942
- United States Navy personnel stubs