Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hibbing, Minnesota
Honored By
Edwin G. Anderson, Sr.
Relationship
Shipmate
ALLEN ENTERED THE SERVICE ON MARCH 16, 1945 AND ATTENDED BOOT CAMP AT THE GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER. AFTER BOOT CAMP HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE FLEET TANKER USS NECHES AO-47 FOR SERVICE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN OCTOBER 1946.