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| William Allen | |
|---|---|
| 1845 – January 8, 1882 (aged 46) | |
| Place of birth | Brightstown, New York or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | Fort Mojave, Arizona |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1865–1882 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 29th Pennsylvania Volunteers 23rd U.S. Infantry 12th U. S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Allen (1845-January 8, 1882) was a U.S. Army soldier who fought during the Indian Wars in the post-American Civil War period. Serving under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook, he participated in expeditions against the Apache in the Arizona Territory throughout the 1870s. He was one of four men who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for the Battle of Turret Peak against the Yavapai Apaches in 1873.
Biography
Born either in Brightstown, New York12 or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania34, Allen enlisted as a private into the 29th Pennsylvania Volunteers on August 15, 1864, and served through Sherman's March to the Sea, until June 7, 1865. In August, 1865, he enlisted in the Regular Army at Lansingburgh, New York and was assigned to the 23rd U.S. Infantry. 35 Eventually reaching the rank of first sergeant, he was part of the Lieutenant Colonel George Crook's campaign against the Apache during the early 1870s. On March 27, 1873, he took part in a major engagement against the Yavapai Apaches at Turret Peak, Arizona, only 20 miles south of Camp Verde. He, along with Captain George M. Randall, led a successful surprise attack and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action". 67 He officially received the medal on April 12, 1875, two years after the battle.2
In October, 1873, Allen was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the 12th U. S. Infantry, and was promoted to First Lieutenant in December, 1880. He died of "inflammation of the bowel" at Fort Mojave, Arizona on January 8, 1882, although his tombstone places the date exactly ten years later in 18928. His remains were eventually buried in the San Francisco National Cemetery.4
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References
- ^ Thrapp, Dan L. [1991]. Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography In Three Volumes Volume 1, A-F. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, p. 16. ISBN 0803294182.
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor Recipients: Indian Wars Period - William Allen". U.S. Army Center of Military History (2007-07-16).
- ^ a b Heitman, Francis B. [1903]. Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army From Its Organization September 29, 1789 To March 2, 1903. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, p. 160. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
- ^ a b Altshuler, Constance Wynn [1991]. Cavalry Yellow and Infantry Blue: Army Officers in Arizona Between 1851 and 1886. Tucson, Arizona: Arizona Historical Society, p. 7. ISBN 0910037280.
- ^ Powell, William H. [1900]. List of Officers of the Army of the United States From 1779 to 1900. New York: L R Hamersly, p. 159. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
- ^ Field, Ron. US Infantry in the Indian Wars, 1865-91. Westminister, Maryland: Osprey Publishing, 2007. (pg. 17) ISBN 1-84176-905-3
- ^ "MOH Recipient William Allen". Homeofheroes.com (2003). Retrieved on 2008-06-27.
- ^ "William Allen". Find a Grave. Retrieved on 2008-06-27.
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | William Allen |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1845 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brightstown, New York or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 8, 1882 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Fort Mojave, Arizona |
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