World War II Honoree

Vernon E. 'Buck' Allen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Thomas C. Holmes

Relationship

Grandson

SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, AFRICA, AND EUROPE. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, MERITORIOUS MERIT CITATION, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BATTLE STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN- MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BATTLE STARS, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND ARMY OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH GERMANY CLASP.