Edward Henry Allen

Edward Henry Allen
Born (1908-03-02)March 2, 1908
Pekin, North Dakota
Died May 7, 1942(1942-05-07) (aged 34)
at sea Coral Sea
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1931-1942
Rank Lieutenant
Unit Scouting Squadron 2
Lexington (CV-2)
Battles/wars World War II
*Battle of the Coral Sea
Awards Navy Cross and
Gold Star in lieu of a
second Navy Cross

Edward Henry Allen (March 2, 1908 – May 7, 1942) was a member of the United States Navy who was awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star for his heroism.

Navy career

Born in Pekin, North Dakota, 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.

References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.


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