Allen Buchanan (Medal of Honor)
Allen Buchanan (December 22, 1876 – January 12, 1940) was an officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Buchanan, Allen | |
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 Allen Buchanan | |
| Born | December 22, 1876 Evansville, Indiana |
| Died | January 12, 1940 (aged 63) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1899–1932 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross |
He died January 12, 1940, and is buried with his wife Mary Goodwin (1876–1952) in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 December 1876, Evansville, Ind. 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.[2]
Navy Cross citation
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Allen Buchanan, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Downes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- Burial Detail: Buchanan, Allen (Section 9, Grave 5845) – ANC Explorer
- "'Allen Buchanan' entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 23 May 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2008.