Allen Buchanan-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.728 W 077° 04.278
18S E 320328 N 4305365
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle engagements of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 9, Site 5845.
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Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on December 22, 1876 in Evansville, IN and died on January 12, 1940 San Diego, CA. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BUCHANAN, ALLEN
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Indiana
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In command of the 1st Seaman Regiment, Lt. Cmdr. Buchanan was in both days' fighting and almost continually under fire from soon after landing, about noon of the 21st, until we were in possession of the city, about noon of the 22d. His duties required him to be at points of great danger in directing his officers and men, and he exhibited conspicuous courage, coolness, and skill in his conduct of the fighting. Upon his courage and skill depended, in great measure, success or Failure. His responsibilities were great, and he met them in a manner worthy of commendation.
Armed Service: Navy
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