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James Allen

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James Allen

Birth
La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
Death
19 Feb 1933 (aged 84)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Section 3, Grave 1890
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United States Army General. Some consider him the "father" of the Air Force when he was appointed the first Chief of the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corp. Graduating from West Point in 1872, he served in the calvary until he was transferred to the United States Army Signal Corp. He served in Cuba and the Philippines. He became the Chief Signal Officer in 1906. For his service, General Allen received the Distinguished Service Cross.
United States Army General. Some consider him the "father" of the Air Force when he was appointed the first Chief of the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corp. Graduating from West Point in 1872, he served in the calvary until he was transferred to the United States Army Signal Corp. He served in Cuba and the Philippines. He became the Chief Signal Officer in 1906. For his service, General Allen received the Distinguished Service Cross.

Bio by: Barry Charles

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  • Originally Created by: Barry Charles
  • Added: Jul 14, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9100774/james-allen: accessed ), memorial page for James Allen (13 Feb 1849–19 Feb 1933), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9100774, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.