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Arthur
Wright
Allen

Born:

, 

Indiana

Arthur Allen graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Division:

    102d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Cavalry) Arthur Wright Allen (ASN: 0-22034), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-4, 102d Infantry Division, during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    June 1960 – October 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 52 (December 18, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) Arthur Wright Allen (ASN: 0-22034), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period June 1960 to October 1963.