US Marine Corps
Korean War Veteran
F CO 2 BN 1 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Second Lieutenant Alling was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on January 9, 1953.
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Below courtesy of chuck cummins (#47514473)
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AWARDED SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS)
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Wesley Alling, Jr. (MCSN: 0-55852), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Combat Patrol Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the early morning of 19 December 1952. After skillfully leading his patrol well forward of the main line of resistance during the hours of darkness, Second Lieutenant Alling established contact with a numerically superior hostile force and fearlessly directed a determined counterattack against the enemy. When the unit was subjected to an intense hostile mortar barrage during the course of the ensuing battle, he was ordered to disengage immediately and withdraw his men to friendly lines. Although mortally wounded by enemy fire while directing the withdrawal, Second Lieutenant Alling steadfastly refused to be evacuated to the main lines. By his courageous leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Born: March 18, 1928 at New Haven, Connecticut. Home Town: Sausalito, California. Death: KIA: DOW January 9, 1953.
(Information provided by Chuck Cummins(#47514473)
Additional Information:
Parents were John and Augusta Alling
one sibling was found Robert Alling born 1930
Korean War Veteran
F CO 2 BN 1 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Second Lieutenant Alling was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on January 9, 1953.
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Below courtesy of chuck cummins (#47514473)
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AWARDED SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS)
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Wesley Alling, Jr. (MCSN: 0-55852), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Combat Patrol Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the early morning of 19 December 1952. After skillfully leading his patrol well forward of the main line of resistance during the hours of darkness, Second Lieutenant Alling established contact with a numerically superior hostile force and fearlessly directed a determined counterattack against the enemy. When the unit was subjected to an intense hostile mortar barrage during the course of the ensuing battle, he was ordered to disengage immediately and withdraw his men to friendly lines. Although mortally wounded by enemy fire while directing the withdrawal, Second Lieutenant Alling steadfastly refused to be evacuated to the main lines. By his courageous leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Born: March 18, 1928 at New Haven, Connecticut. Home Town: Sausalito, California. Death: KIA: DOW January 9, 1953.
(Information provided by Chuck Cummins(#47514473)
Additional Information:
Parents were John and Augusta Alling
one sibling was found Robert Alling born 1930
US Marine Corps
Korean War Veteran
F CO 2 BN 1 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Second Lieutenant Alling was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on January 9, 1953.
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Below courtesy of chuck cummins (#47514473)
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AWARDED SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS)
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Wesley Alling, Jr. (MCSN: 0-55852), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Combat Patrol Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the early morning of 19 December 1952. After skillfully leading his patrol well forward of the main line of resistance during the hours of darkness, Second Lieutenant Alling established contact with a numerically superior hostile force and fearlessly directed a determined counterattack against the enemy. When the unit was subjected to an intense hostile mortar barrage during the course of the ensuing battle, he was ordered to disengage immediately and withdraw his men to friendly lines. Although mortally wounded by enemy fire while directing the withdrawal, Second Lieutenant Alling steadfastly refused to be evacuated to the main lines. By his courageous leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Born: March 18, 1928 at New Haven, Connecticut. Home Town: Sausalito, California. Death: KIA: DOW January 9, 1953.
(Information provided by Chuck Cummins(#47514473)
Additional Information:
Parents were John and Augusta Alling
one sibling was found Robert Alling born 1930
Korean War Veteran
F CO 2 BN 1 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Second Lieutenant Alling was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on January 9, 1953.
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Below courtesy of chuck cummins (#47514473)
===========================================
AWARDED SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS)
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Wesley Alling, Jr. (MCSN: 0-55852), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Combat Patrol Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the early morning of 19 December 1952. After skillfully leading his patrol well forward of the main line of resistance during the hours of darkness, Second Lieutenant Alling established contact with a numerically superior hostile force and fearlessly directed a determined counterattack against the enemy. When the unit was subjected to an intense hostile mortar barrage during the course of the ensuing battle, he was ordered to disengage immediately and withdraw his men to friendly lines. Although mortally wounded by enemy fire while directing the withdrawal, Second Lieutenant Alling steadfastly refused to be evacuated to the main lines. By his courageous leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Born: March 18, 1928 at New Haven, Connecticut. Home Town: Sausalito, California. Death: KIA: DOW January 9, 1953.
(Information provided by Chuck Cummins(#47514473)
Additional Information:
Parents were John and Augusta Alling
one sibling was found Robert Alling born 1930
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