Robert S. Allen

Robert S. Allen
Robert S. Allen as a colonel, 1946
Born
Herman Greenberg

(1900-07-14)July 14, 1900
DiedFebruary 23, 1981(1981-02-23) (aged 80)
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • author
  • columnist
Spouses
(m. 1929; died 1979)
    Adeline Sunday
    (m. 1980)
    Military career
    Nickname(s)Bob
    Allegiance United States of America
    Branch United States Army
    Wisconsin Army National Guard
    Years of service
    • 1916–1929
    • 1943–1946
    Rank Colonel
    Unit Third United States Army
    6th Cavalry Regiment
    Battles / warsMexican 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.