{{short description|United States Navy officer}} {{Infobox military person |name = Edward Henry Allen |birth_date = {{birth date|1908|3|2}} |death_date = {{death date and age|1942|5|7|1908|3|2}} |birth_place = Pekin, North Dakota, U.S. |death_place = at sea Coral Sea |burial_place = |burial_label = Place of burial |image = |caption = |nickname = |allegiance = United States of America |service_years = 1931-1942 |rank = Lieutenant |branch = United States Navy |unit = Scouting Squadron 2 <br/> Lexington (CV-2) |battles = World War II<br/>*Battle of the Coral Sea |awards = Navy Cross and <br/> Gold Star in lieu of a <br/> second Navy Cross }}
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'''Edward Henry Allen''' (March 2, 1908 – May 7, 1942) was a member of the United States Navy who was awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star for his heroism.
==Navy career== Born in Pekin, North Dakota, Allen graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1931. He served with Scouting Squadron 2 in ''Lexington'' (CV-2).
==Awarded the Navy Cross and Gold Star== Lieutenant Allen was reported missing 7 May 1942 when his plane was shot down by enemy aircraft during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was awarded a Navy Cross for the defense of his carrier 20 February 1942 and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross for the action in which he lost his life.
==Namesake== ''Edward H. Allen'' (DE-531) was launched 7 October 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. David H. Clark; and commissioned 16 December 1943, Lieutenant Commander M. M. Sanford in command.
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