Robert John Allen
Specialist Four, U.S. Army

On 9 February 1968, SP4 Robert John Allen was serving with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, he was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Robert J Allen is inscribed on Panel 38E Line 42 of the Vietnam Veterans Wall.

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