Edward H. Allen

Edward H Allen
BIRTH unknown
DEATH 8 May 1942
MEMORIAL SITE*
Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park
Cardwell, Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia

• A structure erected in honor of someone whose remains lie elsewhere.

MEMORIAL ID 188705314 · View Source MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 1
Inscription
LEXINGTON CV 2- "Lady Lex" - IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO PERISHED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA - 8TH MAY 1942 - OFFICERS - SQUADRONS - SIT TIBI MARE LIBIS - (LIGHT LIE THE SEA UPON THEE)
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Edward Henry Allen was born 2 March 1908 in Pekin, N.D. was reported missing 7 May 1942 when his plane was shot down by enemy aircraft during the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Left by Cejae on 14 Nov 2020

Memorials
Region
Australia and Oceania
Australia
Queensland
Cassowary Coast Region
Cardwell
Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park
Edward H Allen
Created by: Richie Wright
Added: 10 Apr 2018
Find a Grave Memorial 188705314
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Rate/Rank
LT
Service Branch
USN 6/1931 - 5/1942
Speciality
NAVAL AVIATOR
Born
03/02/1908
PEKIN, ND

KILLED IN ACTION - SCOUTING SQUADRON 2 , USS LEXINGTON CV-2. SUNK BATTLE OF CORAL SEA. USS EDWARD H. ALLEN DE-531 NAMED IN HIS HONOR
SIGNIFICANT DUTY STATIONS
XO, SQUADRON VS-2, USS LEXINGTON CV-2
SQUADRON VS-6, USS ENTERPRISE CV-6
NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY, NAVY YARD, PHILADELPHIA, PA
SQUADRON VS-6B, USS OMAHA CL-4
USS ARKANSAS BB-33
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD - CLASS OF 1931
SIGNIFICANT AWARDS
NAVY CROSS W/STAR
PURPLE HEART
AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL
SERVICE MEMORIES

LT Edward Henry Allen USN attended the University of North Dakota for two years prior to an appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated the Naval Academy Class of 1931. After the required fleet assignments and Naval Aviator training he was assigned as Executive Officer, Scouting Squadron 2, embarked in USS Lexington CV-2.

In February, 1942 the Lexington was assigned to block enemy raids off Rabaul, New Britain. During aerial action on February 20, 1942, her Combat Air Patrol splashed 17 of 18 attacking enemy aircraft. LT Allen was awarded the Navy Cross for his performance in that action. Later, during the Battle of Coral Sea his aircraft was shot down by enemy aircraft and he was killed, May 7, 1942. LT Allen received the award of a star in lieu of the second award of the Navy Cross for that action. LT Allen also earned the American Defense Service Medal and the American Campaign Medal. The USS Edward H. Allen DE-531 was named in his honor.

Submitted to Navy Log by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret.