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1Lt John H. Allen, Pilot of B-24 from 8th AF, 445th BG, 702nd BS stationed at Tibenham airfield, Norlfolk, England KIA= 22 DEC 1943 after his B-24 came under attack by German fighters. His B-24 crashed into the cemetery in Mirns, Netherlands. 7 Crew perished. 3 survived by bailing out seconds before the crash. 1 crew (co-pilot 2Lt Bevnis evaded capture for 473 days. 2 other crew, 2Lt Joseph F. Gill, Navigator & S/Sgt Harry L. Henry, waist gunner were sent to German/Nazi POW camps.
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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