Obituaries: PFC Jamie B. Allen, 1948, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: May 6, 1948 Winn Parish Enterprise

Remains of PFC Jamie B. Allen Enroute Home

The remains of Pfc. Jamie B. Allen, son of M. M. "Bud" Allen of Route 2, will
be among the remains of 4,183 Americans who lost their lives during World War
II, being returned to the United States from Europe aboard the USS Army
Transport Lawrence Victory, the Department of the Army announced May 6.

Armed forces dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in
France are among those being brought back to this country.  A total of 50
remains are being returned upon instructions of next of kin residing in
Louisiana.

Arrival of the vessel will be announced by the New York Port of Embarkation.

Pfc. Jamie B. Allen was killed in France February 22, 1945.  A member of the
42nd Rainbow division, Seventh Army, he wore the combat infantryman's badge,
and his family received the Purple Heart after his death.  He was a graduate
of the Winnfield High School in the class of 1943 and he entered service May
26, 1944.

Surviving are his father, M. M. "Bud" Allen, Route 2, Winnfield; five
brothers, Max, Marvin, Earl, R. C., and Lazelle; and four sisters, Mrs. Stacy
Smith, Mrs. Robert Kraft, Miss Annie V. Allen, and Mrs. George Porter.