Nathaniel M. Allen

Nathaniel M. Allen
Born(1840-04-20)April 20, 1840
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 1900(1900-07-30) (aged 60)
Massachusetts, U.S.
Buried
Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Years of service23 May 1861 – 24 May 1864
Rank Corporal
Unit 1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal Nathaniel M. Allen (April 20, 1840 — July 30, 1900) was a United States soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Nathaniel was awarded the Medal of Honor - the United States' highest award for bravery during combat - for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was presented the award in 1899, a year before he died.