Allen Buchanan (Medal of Honor)

Buchanan, Allen
Allen Buchanan
Born	(1876-12-22)December 22, 1876 Evansville, Indiana, US
Died	January 12, 1940(1940-01-12) (aged 63)
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1899–1932
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	United States occupation of Veracruz World War I
Awards	Medal of Honor Navy Cross

Allen Buchanan (December 22, 1876 – January 12, 1940) was an officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.

He died January 12, 1940, and is buried with his wife Mary Goodwin (1876–1952) in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^[1]