Allen Buchanan Captain, United States Navy |
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in Indiana on December 22, 1876, he earned the while
serving as a Lieutenant Commander at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on April 21-22,
1914. He was also the recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States Navy's
second highest award for valor.
His wife, Mary Goodwin Buchanan (January 24,1876-December
31, 1952, is buried with him in Section 4 of Arlington National Cemetery.
BUCHANAN, ALLEN Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 December 1876, Evansville, Indiana. Accredited to: Indiana. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915. Other Navy award: Navy Cross. Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements
of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In command of the 1st Seaman Regiment,
Lieutenant Commander Buchanan was in both days' fighting and almost continually
under fire from soon after landing, about noon of the 21st, until we were
in possession of the city, about noon of the 22d. His duties required him
to be at points of great danger in directing his officers and men, and
he exhibited conspicuous courage, coolness, and skill in his conduct of
the fighting. Upon his courage and skill depended, in great measure, success
or Failure. His responsibilities were great, and he met them in a manner
worthy of commendation.
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