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1LT John Harold Allen was KIA on 22 DEC 1943 when his B-24, #42-7554, nick named; "Tail End Charlie" crashed into a cemetery in the Dutch village of Mirns, Holland. Here is an interview from eye witnesses who saw his B-24 crash: http://www.heritageleague.org/brian/54.pdf
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-465407
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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ContributorLucy May
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Made the association with John H Allen's entry.
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Contributorusafdo
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Posted by Anthony L Destro, II . My uncle, 2LT Anthony L Destro was the Bombardier on that MSN that crashed on 22 DEC 1943. Information comes from internet and family records.