Staff Sergeant Thomas Joseph Allen

Staff Sergeant Thomas Joseph Allen

Male 1921 - 1945  (23 years)

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  • Name Thomas Joseph Allen 
    Title Staff Sergeant 
    Birth 23 Oct 1921  Catasaugua, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Service Abt 1942 
    World War II (US)
    US Marines
    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Thomas Joseph Allen (MCSN: 350828), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 23 May 1945. Volunteering to act as an ammunition carrier for a machine-gun squad in his company, Staff Sergeant Allen and three of his comrades sustained wounds when the unit was pinned down by heavy hostile mortar and automatic weapons fire. Deliberately exposing himself to the shattering Japanese concentrations to bring down more effective fire upon the enemy, he staunchly remained in his vulnerable position and, although receiving mortal wounds, continued to deliver covering fire upon the hostile positions until the three casualties had been safely evacuated. By his indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, Staff Sergeant Allen undoubtedly saved the lives of his three comrades and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. 
    Death 23 May 1945  Okinawa, Japan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 9 Apr 1949  Calvary Cemetery, North Catasauqua, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I40197  OurNorthernRoots
    Last Modified 25 Jan 2025 

    Father Patrick John Allen,   b. 19 Feb 1893, Hokendauqua, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Oct 1962, Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Mary Margaret Haley,   b. 15 Aug 1891, Bethlehem, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1965, Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1915 
    Family ID F14162  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 Oct 1921 - Catasaugua, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 23 May 1945 - Okinawa, Japan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 9 Apr 1949 - Calvary Cemetery, North Catasauqua, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
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