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Calvin
Durand
Allen
, Jr.
November 27, 1920

–

December 2, 1994

Born:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Home:

Hubbard Woods

, 

Illinois

During World War II, Calvin Allen became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 7 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    5th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    52d Fighter Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 1863 (July 15, 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Calvin Durand Allen, Jr. (ASN: 0-736931), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 5th Fighter Squadron, 52d Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    5th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    52d Fighter Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 1863 (July 15, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Calvin Durand Allen, Jr. (ASN: 0-736931), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-51 Mustang Fighter Pilot of the 5th Fighter Squadron, 52d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Allen, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.