Royal Allison was born on April 22, , in Harlan, Oregon. He enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Program of the U. During this time he flew 90 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Air Force in the Pentagon from July to September He served with Headquarters U. European Command, also at Wiesbaden, from August to September Air Force where he served until June He was deputy chairman for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon from August to June , and then was deputy chief of staff for plans and operations in the office of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific, at Camp Smith, Hawaii, from June to July Gen Allison was assigned additional duties as assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Strategic Arms Negotiations in July , and he returned to the U.
Upon the commencement of the bomb run, direct hits and shell fragments from an intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire destroyed four Bs and damaged 18 others. Displaying great courage and determined leadership in the face of this strong resistance, Lieutenant Colonel Allison maintained his plane in lead position and guided the bombers on a perfect run over the objective.
With all bombardiers releasing in perfect coordination with the lead bomber, a concentrated pattern of bombs in the target area heavily damaged a bridge thereby blocking a vital link in enemy communication lines. Lieutenant Colonel Allison's gallant devotion to duty and outstanding proficiency in combat reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Army Air Forces U. Royal B. Lieutenant General O-9, U.
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