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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Hollis G. Allen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jacksboro, Texas

Honored By

Ms. Jane Shipman

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

2ND BATTALION, 131ST FIELD ARTILLERY. 3 1/2 YEARS AS A POW OF THE JAPANESE, HAVING BEEN TAKEN ON JAVA IN 1942. THEIR FATE UNKNOWN FOR 2 YEARS AFTER CAPTURE. THEY WERE KNOWN AS THE LOST BATTALION.