World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William E. Allen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Roanoke, Virginia
Honored By
Mildred
Relationship
Wife
ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE 116TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE SOUTHERN BASE SECTION IN ENGLAND, HE WAS CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING THE PLANS AND OPERATIONS OF TROOPS DEPARTING FOR THE INVASION OF FRANCE ON D-DAY AND LATER ON. WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL.