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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward W. Allen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Norfolk, Virgin Islands

Honored By

USS Rodman Association

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON BOARD THE USS RODMAN DD-456 AND DMS-21. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. EARNED 1 BATTLE STAR AND A NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA, WHERE THE SHIP SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE WHEN ATTACKED BY 6 KAMIKAZES AND HIT BY 3, ON APRIL 6, 1945.