World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
William Paul Allen
Hometown
Richland, Washington
Honored By
MAJ John Allen (Ret)
Relationship
Son
DURING THE WAR, HE SERVED AS CAPTAIN OF PATROL FOR THE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION SECURITY FORCES AT THE HANFORD NUCLEAR PLANT IN SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON STATE; WHERE PLUTONIUM WAS PRODUCED FOR THE SECOND ATOMIC BOMB DROPPED ON JAPAN.