Allen James Greer

1878–1964 (age 86)

Biography

Allen James Greer served during transformative years for the military, blending a captain’s attention to detail with a general’s perspective on readiness. He guided units through challenging transitions and was known for engaging with troops on a personal level.

His steadfast commitment to the Corps and to the families who supported it served as a foundation for much that followed. Arlington National Cemetery now holds his memory, honoring a life woven into the fabric of national defense.

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