Richard Thomas Allen

Richard T. Allen of Aberdeen died Monday, September 30, 2013. He was born in Watertown, NY on March 25, 1932 to the late Daniel and Louise Bond Allen. He was the loving husband of the late Hildegard (Richardson) Allen for 59 years. He was the beloved father to three children; Daniel and Diane Allen, David and the Late Dawn Allen and Cheryl Weis, and John and Tina Allen. He was adored by four Grandchildren, Necole (Allen) and Jesete Martinez, Jason, Brandon, and Hailey Allen as well three Great Grandchildren, Gabriel, Jalen, and Alani Martinez. He is survived by one sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. He retired from the Army, after 30 years of service, as the Command Sergeant Major of Aberdeen Proving Ground. His combat service included Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Through his career he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC); Army Commendation Medal with 3rd OLC; Army of Occupation Medal ; Combat Infantryman Badge; Air Medal with 4th OLC; Bronze Star Medal with 3 OLC; Silver Star; Purple Heart; Vietnamese Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star; Good Conduct Medal (10th Award); Meritorious Service Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit 3; RVN Civil Action Medal; German Army Marksmanship Award in Silver; Legion of Merit. Upon his retirement from the Army he was the Director of Transportation for Harford County. He was the long standing Treasurer of the Susquehanna Masonic Lodge No. 130 and a member of F Mc Lhinney Chapter #15 of the Disabled American Veterans. Services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013, Aberdeen, MD at the Tarring Cargo Funeral Home, 333 S. Parke Street. Masonic service will be held at 1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service, and viewing hours immediately following until 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cats Around Town Society (C.A.T.S), 36274 Beaver Dam Road, Frankford, DE 19945. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001