Basic Details Surname Allen Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Notes Name on doorstep of 'The Door of Unity' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) U.S. Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) BRIG ARGUS Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Brig Argus Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1813 Month of death August Day of death 18 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action with HM BRIG ARGUS Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes The loss on board the Pelican is two killed and three wounded.