Allan C. Kelton
| Allan C. Kelton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 24, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 22, 1928 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1869 - 1909 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Marine Corps Brevet Medal |
| Relations | John C. Kelton (brother) |
Allan Cunningham Kelton (June 24, 1846 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 22, 1928) was an American officer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1869.
Presidential citation
Citation
- The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Marine Corps Brevet Medal to Allan Cunningham Kelton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy at Guantanamo, Cuba, 11 June 1898. On 18 March 1901, appointed Major, by brevet.[1]
References
- General
- John E. Lelle SgtMaj. USMC (Ret) (1988). The Brevet Medal. Quest Publishing Co. ISBN 0-915779-02-1.
- "Marine Corps Officers: 1798 to 1900". Naval Historical Center. 2006-04-06. Retrieved 2007-11-04.
- Edward S. Haynes (May 1972). "The United States Marine Corps Brevet Medal and Its Recipients". The Collector 23 (5).
- Specific
- ↑ Sterner, C. Douglas. "U.S. Marine Corps Recipients of the Brevet Medal" (MS Word). Home of Heroes. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
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