Allen Buchanan

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.

Early life Allen Buchanan was born on December 22, 1876, in Evansville, Indiana. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy on September 6, 1895.

Career World War I Buchanan served with the destroyer force in World War I in Queenstown, Ireland. He commanded the . He received the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.

Navy Cross citation Citation:

The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Allen Buchanan, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Downes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.

Later career

In 1920, Allen was a recruiting inspector in Chicago. He served on the staff of the Naval War College from 1921 to 1923 and then commanded the . He worked in the office of naval operations from 1924 to 1927. He then commanded the . In March 1929, he was appointed as chief naval aide to President Herbert Hoover.