Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Abner Peeler Allen
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
39th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1865
- Born: October 9, 1839, Woodford County, IL, United States
- Died: August 22, 1905
- Buried: Centerburg Cemetery (MH), Centerburg, OH, United States