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William Allen (soldier) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041900 of 4481

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

American Civil War#10of 1091

Indian Wars#11of 166

William Allen (soldier)

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

American Civil WarIndian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

William Allen was a United States Army soldier who served during the Indian Wars in the post-American Civil War period. Serving under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Crook, he participated in multiple expeditions against the Apache in the Arizona Territory during the 1870s.

He distinguished himself in combat at the Battle of Turret Peak in 1873, fighting against the Yavapai Apaches. For his gallantry in this engagement, Allen was one of only four men to be awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.

He achieved the rank of First Lieutenant during his military career, leaving behind a legacy of notable service during the American frontier campaigns.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts