World War II
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MIA
Fallen
MIA
Fallen
Pekin, ND
County:
Nelson
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Navy
Rank:
Lieutenant
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
USS Lexington
Medals and Honors:
Navy Cross
Circumstances:
Killed in action during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Member of scouting squadron 2. Remains not recovered.
Biography:
Lt. Allen was reported missing 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 and a Gold Star for the action in which he lost his life.