Allen J. Greer-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.824 W 077° 04.626
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands on July 2, 1901 He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 701-B.
Waymark Code: WMY48E
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
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He was born on August 11, 1878 in Memphis, TN and died on March 16, 1964 in Orange County, CA. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GREER, ALLEN J.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, 2 July 1901
• Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn.
• Date of issue: 10 March 1902
Citation: Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing 3 insurgents with their rifles and equipment.
Armed Service: Army
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