My walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Marine PFC John Franklin Allen, age 18 of Bowling Green, KY.
KIA Mar. 19, 1969
He is honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 29W, Line 76.
John is buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green,KY.
John enlisted in the Marines 21 February 1968, at a Louisville Recruiting Office.
Upon arriving in Vietnam 12 December 1968, John was assigned to Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. John was at Fire Support Base Phu Lac and 6 kilometers from the Liberty Bridge when the
command post came under attack by hostile forces and sappers. John died during the fighting as a result of a gunshot wound to the head from small arms fire. A total of 12 Marines died during the ground attack.
PFC Allen was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign Medals.
We had a great 5.34 Mile walk this morning. Was a little cold and rainy and windy but had a great walk. We stopped by the War Memorial Park down town. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us this morning and I want to thank those who honked, and saluted in helping us honor this hero.
Marine PFC John Franklin Allen will not be forgotten !
