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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Allen Davis Peloquin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Iowa, Louisiana

Honored By

LCDR Allen Victor Peloquin, USN (Ret)

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STATIONED ABOARD LSM 258 AS COXSWAIN 3RD CLASS, MANNING A 20MM DURING BATTLE STATIONS. AUTHORIZED TO WEAR INSIGNIA OF THE U.S. NAVY AMPHIBIOUS FORCES. PARTICIPATED IN 2 AMPHIBIOUS LANDINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES, INCLUDING GENERAL MACARTHUR'S LANDING ON LEYTE AND 3 IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC. AUTHORIZED TO WEAR PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 2 STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 3 STARS, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. SHELLBACK. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.