Allen T. Emery was born on November 7, 1922. He was married to Bonnie Joanne Emery. He served with the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, as a Private during World War II.

On June 11, 1944, during the attack on Carentan, France, Pvt Emery displayed exceptional courage while his unit faced heavy German artillery, mortar, and sniper fire. Despite several men being wounded around him, Emery remained at his position and continued operating 81-mm and 60-mm mortars until all available ammunition was exhausted and the threat of enemy counterattack had passed. His actions helped repel the German counterattacks and earned him the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He died on March 28, 1985, and is now buried in the Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Allen T. Emery (ASN: 19081434), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division. On 11 June 1944, during an attack by his organization on Curenten, France, from the direction of Point Du Dauvo, Private Emery displayed great courage in continuing to man 81-millimeter and 60-millimeter mortars in the face of heavy enemy fire from 88-millimeter guns, 60-millimeter mortars, and accurate enemy sniper fire. Heavy enemy resistance pinned down the assault companies at the bridge over Le Madeleine River and a fierce battle ensured. He remained at his post, firing all available 81-millimeter and 60-millimeter mortar ammunition until the threat of enemy counterattack was past. His continuance at his post, though several men were wounded beside him by enemy sniper fire, served as a gallant example of heroism for his comrades and greatly aided in repulsing the enemy counterattacks. His conduct was in accord with the military traditions of the United States.

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