Allen Robert E.

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Robert E. Allen is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

315th Troop Carrier Group Monument

Name:

Robert E. Allen

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-2075778

Unit:

43rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group

Date of Death:

1945-03-24

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupr�, Belgium

Plot:

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Hea

Comments:

Robert E. Allen entered military service in Illinois. He served in the 43rd Troop Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group, as a Staff Sergeant and a crew member on the C-47A #43-15256 in World War II.

The crew was taking part in 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945. While approaching Wesel, Germany, the aircraft was shot down by flak and crashed in a field, killing three crew members and injuring two others.

2Lt Allen is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupr�, Belgium.

Crew members who were killed in the crash: 2nd Lt Robert E. Allen
S/Sgt Richard D. Brady
T/Sgt Norman E. Brown

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