ALLEN BUCHANAN
EVANSVILLE, IN
Allen Buchanan
Date of birth: December 22, 1876Date of death: January 12, 1940
Burial location: Arlington, Virginia
Place of Birth: Indiana, Evansville
Home of record: Evansville Indiana
Allen Buchanan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1899. He retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Medal of Honor
Awarded for actions during the Dominican Republic Occupation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Commander Allen Buchanan, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagements of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914. In command of the 1st Seaman Regiment, Lieutenant Commander Buchanan was in both days' fighting and almost continually under fire from soon after landing, about noon of the 21st, until we were in possession of the city, about noon of the 22d. His duties required him to be at points of great danger in directing his officers and men, and he exhibited conspicuous courage, coolness, and skill in his conduct of the fighting. Upon his courage and skill depended, in great measure, success or Failure. His responsibilities were great, and he met them in a manner worthy of commendation.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)
Action Date: April 21 - 22, 1914
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Regiment: 1st Seaman Regiment (Bluejackets)
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret