Tennessee Medal of Honor Recipients

Allen James Greer

U.S. ARMY

Allen James Greer

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Conflict/Era:

PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION

Unit/Command:

4TH U.S. INFANTRY

Military Service Branch:

U.S. ARMY

Medal of Honor Action Date:

JULY 2, 1901

Medal of Honor Action Place:

NEAR MAJADA, LAGUNA PROVINCE, LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Citation:

Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing one, wounding two, and capturing three insurgents with their rifles and equipment.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

AUGUST 11, 1878, MEMPHIS, SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Died:

MARCH 16, 1964

Medal of Honor Celebration:
September 29th - October 4th, 2025

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