Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Boatswain's Mate First Class Edward G. Allen received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Allen was 40 years old.
He later rose to the rank of Chief Boatswain.
Allen was born on December 4, 1859 in Amsterdam, Holland (The Netherlands) — one of 6 recipients born in Netherlands. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Allen died on April 16, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 57. He is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
Allen is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900, Allen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- December 4, 1859Born in Amsterdam, Holland (The Netherlands)
- June 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 40. U.S.S. Newark
- April 16, 1917Died in Brooklyn, New YorkAge 57.
- Resting placeThe Evergreens CemeteryBrooklyn, New York
Biography
Edward G. Allen (December 4, 1859 – April 16, 1917) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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