Robert Allen (general)

Robert Allen
Robert Allen
Born(1811-03-15)March 15, 1811
West Point, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 1886(1886-08-05) (aged 75)
Switzerland
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1836–1878
RankBrigadier General
Brevet Major General
Unit2nd U.S. Artillery
Quartermaster Corps
Battles / wars American Civil War

Robert Allen (March 15, 1811 – August 5, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a brigadier general during the American Civil War.