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U.S. Army

Allen James Greer

ConflictPhilippine War

RankLieutenant Colonel

Year of Action1901

Unit/Command4th U.S. Infantry

BirthplaceMemphis, Tennessee

Citation

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

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