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U.S. Army
Greer, Allen James
Greer, Allen James
ConflictPhilippine War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1901
Unit/Command4th U.S. Infantry
HometownMemphis, Tennessee
Citation

Charged alone an insurgent outpost with his pistol, killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing 3 insurgents with their rifles and equipment.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1901

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