Edward G. Allen – Assistant Engineer, United States Navy

We have now confirmed that the Edward G. Allen buried in Arlington National Cemetery is NOT the Medal of Honor recipient.  ANC is ordering a new headstone for this person in September 2006.


Born in Amsterdan, Holland on December 4, 1859, he earned the Medal of Honor while serving in the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion in that country on June 13-20 and 21-22 1900.

He died on September 11, 1917 and was buried in Section 3 of Arlington National Cemetery.

ALLEN, EDWARD G
ASST ENGINEER   US NAVY
CIVIL WAR

  • DATE OF BIRTH: 12/04/1859
  • DATE OF DEATH: 09/11/1917
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 3  SITE 1530-LS
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

ALLEN, EDWARD
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.

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