Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Neal Allen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Athens, Georgia

Honored By

Mr. Robert W. Drake

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

BRANCH OF SERVICE WAS AIR FORCE, 1ST PILOT, 13TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON. HURRIEDLY ASSIGNED TO THE NAVY IN FALL OF 1942 DURING THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA HAD BEEN BADLY DECIMATED BY JAPANESE NAVY DURING SUMMER OF 1942 AND IT NEEDED HELP FROM THE ARMY AIR FORCE. MISSING IN ACTION. SUPPLIED MARINES AND ARMY ON GUADALCANAL WITH GUNS, BOMBS, GASOLINE SUPPLIES AND FLYING OUT THE WOUNDED TO OTHER ISLAND HOSPITALS.