Remembering SGT Allison on the 80th anniversary November 10, 2023.
SGT Andrew Jack Allison (19002577)
Tail Gunner, age 20, r. Indio, Riverside County, California, USA
Andrew Jack Allison was born on June 2, 1923 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma to Robert Lee Allison, a farmer, and Julia Roberts both born in Texas. The couple married in the Southern District of Indian Territory on May 6, 1906, later called Carter County, Oklahoma, when it became a state in late 1907.
Andrew was called Jack by his family and was the youngest of six children. His birthdate was difficult to locate, but NARA had it. At age 18, he would not have been required to complete a WWII registration card. He enlisted on June 10, 1941, eight days after his 18th birthday in Los Angeles, California, and his occupation was farm hand. His death notice said he resided in Riverside County for about two years and had been overseas for about a year.
His brothers and sisters were John Lawton Allison, Mrs. Winnie May Pupin, Mrs. Linnie Calder, Emily Melvina Allison and James "Thomas" Allison.
The family farmed in Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma, and can be found there in the 1930 and 1935 censuses. His parents, sister "Emmie" and brother "Tommie" lived in Alila, Earlimart Township, Tulare County, California, in 1940 where his father was a ranch laborer. It appears the family moved around for the father's work opportunities.
In February 1941, when his father died Jack resided in Earlimart as did his mother Julia, sister Emily and brother Thomas. His mother Julia lived in Indio at the time of his death. His eldest brother "Johnnie", age 50, was a former police sergeant in Indio and died with his wife Eula in a fatal car collision with 3 young airmen on February 1, 1958. There were no survivors. Their mother Julia sadly lost two sons under very tragic circumstances.
His brother Thomas Allison received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on September 15, 1944 and later a Purple Heart. He was a squad leader in Company B 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st "Powder River" division fighting on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The two brothers, Thomas and Jack, were both decorated and cited for extraordinary achievements in the war.
His young age didn't deter him.
Andrew J. Allison was decorated with the Air Medal on April 17, 1943 and each of the 3 Oak Leaf Clusters awarded after that in May, June and July with the last one almost four months before his death.
November 20, 1943, he was decorated posthumously with the Distinguished Flying Cross with a promotion to the rank of technical sergeant ten days after his death.
His citation reads:
For extraordinary achievement while serving as tailgunner on 20 bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Allison fighting from his gun position, has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the 20 missions. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by Sergeant Allison on all these occasions, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
AWARDS
Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
BURIAL
Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, (Plot B Row 1 Grave 33) This is a ABMC location.
Note: In search of photos of him from kin and possibly wartime photos from families of his crew.
Research goals: parents' birthplaces, schools he attended or graduated, father's burial location.
SGT Andrew Jack Allison (19002577)
Tail Gunner, age 20, r. Indio, Riverside County, California, USA
Andrew Jack Allison was born on June 2, 1923 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma to Robert Lee Allison, a farmer, and Julia Roberts both born in Texas. The couple married in the Southern District of Indian Territory on May 6, 1906, later called Carter County, Oklahoma, when it became a state in late 1907.
Andrew was called Jack by his family and was the youngest of six children. His birthdate was difficult to locate, but NARA had it. At age 18, he would not have been required to complete a WWII registration card. He enlisted on June 10, 1941, eight days after his 18th birthday in Los Angeles, California, and his occupation was farm hand. His death notice said he resided in Riverside County for about two years and had been overseas for about a year.
His brothers and sisters were John Lawton Allison, Mrs. Winnie May Pupin, Mrs. Linnie Calder, Emily Melvina Allison and James "Thomas" Allison.
The family farmed in Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma, and can be found there in the 1930 and 1935 censuses. His parents, sister "Emmie" and brother "Tommie" lived in Alila, Earlimart Township, Tulare County, California, in 1940 where his father was a ranch laborer. It appears the family moved around for the father's work opportunities.
In February 1941, when his father died Jack resided in Earlimart as did his mother Julia, sister Emily and brother Thomas. His mother Julia lived in Indio at the time of his death. His eldest brother "Johnnie", age 50, was a former police sergeant in Indio and died with his wife Eula in a fatal car collision with 3 young airmen on February 1, 1958. There were no survivors. Their mother Julia sadly lost two sons under very tragic circumstances.
His brother Thomas Allison received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on September 15, 1944 and later a Purple Heart. He was a squad leader in Company B 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st "Powder River" division fighting on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The two brothers, Thomas and Jack, were both decorated and cited for extraordinary achievements in the war.
His young age didn't deter him.
Andrew J. Allison was decorated with the Air Medal on April 17, 1943 and each of the 3 Oak Leaf Clusters awarded after that in May, June and July with the last one almost four months before his death.
November 20, 1943, he was decorated posthumously with the Distinguished Flying Cross with a promotion to the rank of technical sergeant ten days after his death.
His citation reads:
For extraordinary achievement while serving as tailgunner on 20 bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Allison fighting from his gun position, has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the 20 missions. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by Sergeant Allison on all these occasions, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
AWARDS
Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
BURIAL
Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, (Plot B Row 1 Grave 33) This is a ABMC location.
Note: In search of photos of him from kin and possibly wartime photos from families of his crew.
Research goals: parents' birthplaces, schools he attended or graduated, father's burial location.
Remembering SGT Allison on the 80th anniversary November 10, 2023.
SGT Andrew Jack Allison (19002577)
Tail Gunner, age 20, r. Indio, Riverside County, California, USA
Andrew Jack Allison was born on June 2, 1923 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma to Robert Lee Allison, a farmer, and Julia Roberts both born in Texas. The couple married in the Southern District of Indian Territory on May 6, 1906, later called Carter County, Oklahoma, when it became a state in late 1907.
Andrew was called Jack by his family and was the youngest of six children. His birthdate was difficult to locate, but NARA had it. At age 18, he would not have been required to complete a WWII registration card. He enlisted on June 10, 1941, eight days after his 18th birthday in Los Angeles, California, and his occupation was farm hand. His death notice said he resided in Riverside County for about two years and had been overseas for about a year.
His brothers and sisters were John Lawton Allison, Mrs. Winnie May Pupin, Mrs. Linnie Calder, Emily Melvina Allison and James "Thomas" Allison.
The family farmed in Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma, and can be found there in the 1930 and 1935 censuses. His parents, sister "Emmie" and brother "Tommie" lived in Alila, Earlimart Township, Tulare County, California, in 1940 where his father was a ranch laborer. It appears the family moved around for the father's work opportunities.
In February 1941, when his father died Jack resided in Earlimart as did his mother Julia, sister Emily and brother Thomas. His mother Julia lived in Indio at the time of his death. His eldest brother "Johnnie", age 50, was a former police sergeant in Indio and died with his wife Eula in a fatal car collision with 3 young airmen on February 1, 1958. There were no survivors. Their mother Julia sadly lost two sons under very tragic circumstances.
His brother Thomas Allison received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on September 15, 1944 and later a Purple Heart. He was a squad leader in Company B 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st "Powder River" division fighting on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The two brothers, Thomas and Jack, were both decorated and cited for extraordinary achievements in the war.
His young age didn't deter him.
Andrew J. Allison was decorated with the Air Medal on April 17, 1943 and each of the 3 Oak Leaf Clusters awarded after that in May, June and July with the last one almost four months before his death.
November 20, 1943, he was decorated posthumously with the Distinguished Flying Cross with a promotion to the rank of technical sergeant ten days after his death.
His citation reads:
For extraordinary achievement while serving as tailgunner on 20 bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Allison fighting from his gun position, has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the 20 missions. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by Sergeant Allison on all these occasions, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
AWARDS
Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
BURIAL
Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, (Plot B Row 1 Grave 33) This is a ABMC location.
Note: In search of photos of him from kin and possibly wartime photos from families of his crew.
Research goals: parents' birthplaces, schools he attended or graduated, father's burial location.
SGT Andrew Jack Allison (19002577)
Tail Gunner, age 20, r. Indio, Riverside County, California, USA
Andrew Jack Allison was born on June 2, 1923 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma to Robert Lee Allison, a farmer, and Julia Roberts both born in Texas. The couple married in the Southern District of Indian Territory on May 6, 1906, later called Carter County, Oklahoma, when it became a state in late 1907.
Andrew was called Jack by his family and was the youngest of six children. His birthdate was difficult to locate, but NARA had it. At age 18, he would not have been required to complete a WWII registration card. He enlisted on June 10, 1941, eight days after his 18th birthday in Los Angeles, California, and his occupation was farm hand. His death notice said he resided in Riverside County for about two years and had been overseas for about a year.
His brothers and sisters were John Lawton Allison, Mrs. Winnie May Pupin, Mrs. Linnie Calder, Emily Melvina Allison and James "Thomas" Allison.
The family farmed in Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma, and can be found there in the 1930 and 1935 censuses. His parents, sister "Emmie" and brother "Tommie" lived in Alila, Earlimart Township, Tulare County, California, in 1940 where his father was a ranch laborer. It appears the family moved around for the father's work opportunities.
In February 1941, when his father died Jack resided in Earlimart as did his mother Julia, sister Emily and brother Thomas. His mother Julia lived in Indio at the time of his death. His eldest brother "Johnnie", age 50, was a former police sergeant in Indio and died with his wife Eula in a fatal car collision with 3 young airmen on February 1, 1958. There were no survivors. Their mother Julia sadly lost two sons under very tragic circumstances.
His brother Thomas Allison received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on September 15, 1944 and later a Purple Heart. He was a squad leader in Company B 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st "Powder River" division fighting on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The two brothers, Thomas and Jack, were both decorated and cited for extraordinary achievements in the war.
His young age didn't deter him.
Andrew J. Allison was decorated with the Air Medal on April 17, 1943 and each of the 3 Oak Leaf Clusters awarded after that in May, June and July with the last one almost four months before his death.
November 20, 1943, he was decorated posthumously with the Distinguished Flying Cross with a promotion to the rank of technical sergeant ten days after his death.
His citation reads:
For extraordinary achievement while serving as tailgunner on 20 bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Allison fighting from his gun position, has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the 20 missions. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by Sergeant Allison on all these occasions, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
AWARDS
Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
BURIAL
Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, (Plot B Row 1 Grave 33) This is a ABMC location.
Note: In search of photos of him from kin and possibly wartime photos from families of his crew.
Research goals: parents' birthplaces, schools he attended or graduated, father's burial location.
Inscription
ANDREW J. ALLISON
SGT 813 BOMB SQ 482 BOMB GP (P)
CALIFORNIA NOV 10 1943
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