Edward Henry Allen

Infobox Military Person
name = Edward Henry Allen
born = birth date|1908|3|2
died = death date and age|1942|5|7|1908|3|2
placeofbirth = Pekin, North Dakota
placeofdeath = at sea Coral Sea


caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1931-1942
rank = Lieutenant
branch = United States Navy
unit = Scouting Squadron 2 Lexington (CV-2)
battles = World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea
awards = Navy Cross and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross

Edward Henry Allen born 2 March 1908 in Pekin, North Dakota.

Navy career

"Allen" graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1931. He served with Scouting Squadron 2 in "Lexington" (CV-2).

Awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star

"Lieutenant Allen" was reported missing 7 May 1942 when his plane was shot down by enemy aircraft during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was awarded a Navy Cross for the defense of his carrier 20 February 1942 and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross for the action in which he lost his life.

Namesake

"Edward H. Allen" (DE-531) was launched 7 October 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. David H. Clark; and commissioned 16 December 1943, Lieutenant Commander M. M. Sanford in command.

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References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e2/edward_h_allen.htm Edward Henry Allen]