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ALLEN, John Walter - Date of
birth
15 August 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama -
Hometown
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34707391 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Reisdorf, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 5 | 36 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Murphy Allen (father)
Carrie (Alverson) Allen (mother)
John Wilbanks (stepfather)
Raymond F. Allen (brother)
Jerry M. Allen (brother)
More information
Sgt John W. Allen enlisted at Fort McClellan, Alabama on 24 February 1943. He was sent overseas in April 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, 4ID After Action Reports, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Dave Hansen, The Huntsville Times 11 March 1945