Robert S. Allen | |
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 Robert S. Allen as a colonel, 1946 | |
| Born | Herman Greenberg July 14, 1900 Latonia, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1981 (aged 80) Washington, D.C., U.S |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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| Military career | |
| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army Wisconsin Army National Guard |
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| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  Third United States Army 6th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Mexican Punitive Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards |  Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Croix de guerre |
Robert Sharon Allen (July 14, 1900 — February 23, 1981) was an American journalist, Washington bureau chief for The Christian Science Monitor, and military officer.