William Henry Allen
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For the president of Penn State University, see William Henry Allen (academician). For the New Haven architect, see William H. Allen (architect). For the British engineer, see William Henry Allen (engineer).
For other people with similar names, see William Allen and Henry Allen.
Master Commandant William Henry Allen (October 21, 1784 – August 18, 1813) was an American naval officer during the War of 1812.
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William Henry Allen | |
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Born | (1784-10-21)October 21, 1784 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Died | August 18, 1813(1813-08-18) (aged 28) Plymouth, England |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1800–1813 |
Rank | Master Commandant |
Commands held | USS Argus (1803) |
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