Allen J. Greer

Allen James Greer was a Second Lieutenant, in the United States Army, 4th U. S. Infantry when he received the Medal of Honor for actions near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901. The date of issue was March 10, 1902.

Biography
Allen Greer was born August 11, 1878 in Memphis, Tennessee and entered the United States Army in Memphis, Tennessee.

Greer is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 1, Lot 701-B.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Majada, Laguna Province, Philippine Islands, July 2, 1901. Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn. Birth: Memphis, Tenn. Date of issue: March 10, 1902.

Citation:

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