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Allen Greer was born August 11, 1878 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Allen Greer
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He was commissioned in the Army in July 1898, and retired with the rank of colonel in September 1940. Greer is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 1, Lot 701-B.
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March 16, 1964 (aged 85) -
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901. Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn. Birth: Memphis, Tenn. Date of issue: March 10, 1902. Citation: Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing 3 insurgents with their rifles and equipment.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901. Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn. Birth: Memphis, Tenn. Date of issue: March 10, 1902. Citation: Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing 3 insurgents with their rifles and equipment.