World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William E. Allen
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Glens Falls, New York
Honored By
Michael J. Lynett
Proudly served from October 20, 1944 until he was honorably discharged on July 14, 1946 as a Fireman First Class. During his time in the Navy, he served on many vessels and stations, including the Naval Receiving Station Albany, New York; Naval Training Station Sampson, New York; Bayonne, New Jersey; Receiving Station Miami, Florida; MTRRONS #41; Brooklyn, New York; USS Europa (AP-177); Receiving Station Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; SS Ditmars Chen and the Personnel Separation Center Lido Beach, Long Island, New York. He received the American Theatre Medal and the WWII Victory Medal for his dedicated service.