Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Allen James Greer
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
4th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 2, 1901
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Majada, Laguna Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing one, wounding two, and capturing three insurgents with their rifles and equipment.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 10, 1902
- Born: August 11, 1878, Memphis, Shelby County, TN, United States
- Died: March 16, 1964
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (1-701-B), Arlington, VA, United States