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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James W. Allard

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Omaha, Nebraska

Honored By

Dori Allard

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN SIGNAL CORPS RESERVE IN 1942 AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION AFTER TRAINING. HE WENT FROM NEW ORLEANS TO TRANSPORTATION OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL, SHIPPED TO THE PACIFIC IN THE 491ST AMPHIBIOUS TRUCK COMPANY. WENT TO OKINAWA VIA HAWAII, ENIWETOK AND SAIPAN. WAS ATTACHED TO THE 10TH ARMY AND WAS PREPARING FOR A LANDING ON THE JAPANESE HOMELAND WHEN THE ATOM BOMB WAS DROPPED.