To All Whom it May Concern: This is to certify that: Allen Alven CC6-84779, A Member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Who was enrolled: May 24, 1934 at: Camp Mackinac S-53 (Mich) is Hereby Discharged Therefrom, by reason of: To accept employment Said: Allen Alven was born in: Long Lake in State of Michigan When enrolled he was: 19 years of age and by occupation: a Woodsman he had: Blue Eyes, Lt Brown Hair, Ruddy Complexion and was 5 ft 7 In in height, His color was white Given Under my hand at: Camp Trout Lake F-37 This 1st day of January 1935 By: R. D. Robison, 1st Lt., Air-Res Commanding
Note: From Camp Mackinac S-53. He left there and went to the Camp Trout Lake F-37 from June 16, 1935- January1, 1936.
The Project Superintendent Mr. Snyder at Camp Trout Lake “Said that Alvin Allen was a workman employed as Laborer, a very conscientious and Willing worker of excellent ability. “
He received an Honorable dischargeJanuary 1, 1936 from Camp Trout LakeNote 2: He was a Farmer Feb 1936 -April 1945. He had a 40 acre Farm where he planted, Cultivated and harvested such crops as corn, potatoes and oats – He used and maintained and repaired Farm Machinery – Cared for and bred livestock and poultry.
He was in the Army from April 26, 1945 to Dec 7, 1945
Training:
1. He went to Ft Sheridan, Illinois April 26, 1945 – May 14, 1945.
2. He went to School at Camp Robinson in Arkansas from May 14, 1945 -Sept 8, 1945.
3. Also stationed at Camp Swift, Texas where he received an honorable discharge in from the Army in Dec. 7, 1945.
Certificates:1. Infantry Replacement Training Center – Camp Robinson Arkansas – May 14 – Sept 8 1945 Pvt. Alvin Allen – Specially qualified for: Rifleman By Frederick McCabe
2. Rifleman MOS 745 – Basic Training MOS 521He had received a Decorations and Citations and a Victory Medal from WW II.Dec 7th, 1945 – Army of the United StatesHonorable DischargeThis is to Certify that: Alvin Allen Company “I” 38th Infantry Regiment Army of the United States is hereby Honorable Discharged for the military service of the United States of America.This Certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service to this country.Given at: Separation Point By: J.E. Schooley Lt. Col., F A CommandingAlvin & Marion (Griffith) Allen Easter Sunday 1973Alvin Allen Application for Dependency Benefits –
April 30, 1945 – Address: Route 1 Germfask Michigan
Allen Marian wife
Griffith Francis StepChild
Griffith Rosemond StepChild
Nalett Annie May StepChild
Allen Gracie Child
**Members of immediate family also served in the WWII**
Allen William Curtis Michigan Army Brother 28
Allen Willard “” Army Brother 27
Thayer Edward “” Army 1/2-Brother 22
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this is a great pic of great grandma and grandpa allen. love it. thanks
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this is a great pic of great grandma and grandpa allen. love it. thanks
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