World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Henry Allen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newton, Illinois
Honored By
William E. Allen
Relationship
Son
MEMBER OF THE 197TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION. LANDED WITH THE 2ND WAVE ON OMAHA BEACH ON JUNE 6TH AT EASY RED. HELPED LIBERATE THE TOWN OF CHERBOURG. PARTICIPATED IN THE BREAKOUT WITH THE 3RD ARMY, FALAISE GAP AREA. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, LOCATED NEAR MALMEDY.