Allan Duart MacLean ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On November 29, 1950 Colonel MacLean was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 224789 |
| Service ID | O-018229 |
| Name | Allan Duart MacLean |
| From | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | July 20, 1907 |
| Casualty Date | November 29, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Specialty | Field Communications Chief |
| Unit/Group | 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Unit 0031 |
| Casualty Type | MIA Missing in Action Declared Dead |
| Location | North Korea |
| Burial | Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii, Courts of the Missing |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Legion of Merit
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Allan Duart MacLean is buried or memorialized at Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii, Courts of the Missing. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Allan is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Colonel MacLean graduated in 1930 from the US Military Academy at West Point, Orange county, New York. He was originally from Delaware and had been living in Detroit.He was a decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea he commanded the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. MacLean took command of all units on the East coast of the Chosin Reservoir. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 29, 1950. He was presumed dead on March 17, 1954. His remains have not yet been recovered. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Service Cross
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Silver Star
★ Legion of Merit
★ Bronze Star
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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Honoring the men and women of Michigan who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Michigan was home to over 19,854 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 3,037 World War I
• 12,632 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,238 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,632 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,238 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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