The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 18, 1945, page 1
ED ALLISON IS KILLED IN PACIFIC
Telegram Received Here Tuesday Night Says Lt. Allison Dies From Wounds; Time and Place Not Told
Goldendale friends were shocked and saddened Wednesday morning to hear that Lt. (j.g.) Ed Allison died from wounds received while in the service of his country, according to a telegram received here by his wife Tuesday evening about nine o'clock.
He had gone overseas in November, and was on duty aboard a ship. However, the telegram did not state whether Lt. Allison was killed while aboard ship or at port. No date of his death was given, nor was any explanation as to how it happened. The telegram was signed by Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, and it stated that further information would be received upon its availability.
Had Two Children
Lt. Allison is survived by his wife, Carolita Hazeltine Allison, and two children: Bobby, 6, is in the first grade, and Ditty Kay is just 7 months old. Her father saw her when he was here on two different leaves.
Two sisters are in Honolulu: Mrs. Ray LeClergue (Kathryn Allison) and Miss Dorothy Allison, who teaches at a girl's school. Although Navy men going into the Pacific area are usually sent to Honolulu for a certain period of time, Lt. Allison's ship passed the islands but did not go into port. A cablegram to Honolulu Tuesday night informed his sisters of his death.
He was the owner of Allison's Pharmacy in Goldendale, having been in partnership with his father, E.C. Allison, sr. since the time of his graduation from college. He majored in business administration at Washington State College and graduated from North Pacific in Portland in pharmacy.
His father died Feb. 7, 1943, following the death of his step-mother several months before that. Clifford Pike has been operating the pharmacy since Allison entered the service.
In Early Thirties
He was born in Goldendale, Aug. 8, 1912, and was 32 years old at the time of his death. He attended the Goldendale schools, graduating from high school in 1930. He was active in football and basketball and held several student offices.
Lt. Allison enlisted in the Army in the autumn of 1942, being a volunteer officer candidate. As his enlistment had been entirely voluntary, he was allowed to resign under that set-up when the death of his mother and father interrupted his training. Shortly after he joined the Navy, becoming a pharmacists' mate first class. This summer he was given a jump promotion from petty officer to lieutenant junior grade, a thing rarely done in the Navy.
Mrs. Allison's brother, Ezra Hazeltine, editor of the South Bend Journal, was expected here Wednesday evening.
Offices of the Goldendale Merchants' Association are asking business houses to fly their flags at half-mast Thursday to signify a mourning for a former member.
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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 29, 1945, page 1
POSTHUMOUS DECORATION IS RECEIVED
Mrs. E. C. Allison Receives Bronze Star Medal And Citation Awarded To Her Husband Who Died In Service
The Bronze Star medal has been presented posthumously to Lieutenant (JG) Edward C. Allison, Goldendale young man who lost his life while serving with the navy.
The award came from the President of the United States through James Forrestal, secretary of the navy.
A citation also accompanied the medal which has been received by the wife of the Goldendale war hero.
The citation sets out that the award was made "for heroic achievement while attached to the U.S.S. Alcyone as officer in charge of LCPL No. 23 during action against an enemy craft in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippine Islands on January 10, 1945. While his picket boat was attacked by a Japanese vessel loaded with explosives, Lieutenant (JG) Alison skillfully directed his boat in vigorous counter-measures carrying on gallantry until wounded and rendered unconscious by enemy fire. By his aggressiveness and zealous action in the face of grave danger, Lieutenant (JG) Alison and contributed materially to the prevention of severe damage to his boat. His unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The young man was a partner with his father, the late E. C. Allison, Sr., in the Allison drug store at the time of his enlistment in the navy. His family and friends take pride in the fact that his courage and patriotism were of the highest order, even though they cost his life.
ED ALLISON IS KILLED IN PACIFIC
Telegram Received Here Tuesday Night Says Lt. Allison Dies From Wounds; Time and Place Not Told
Goldendale friends were shocked and saddened Wednesday morning to hear that Lt. (j.g.) Ed Allison died from wounds received while in the service of his country, according to a telegram received here by his wife Tuesday evening about nine o'clock.
He had gone overseas in November, and was on duty aboard a ship. However, the telegram did not state whether Lt. Allison was killed while aboard ship or at port. No date of his death was given, nor was any explanation as to how it happened. The telegram was signed by Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, and it stated that further information would be received upon its availability.
Had Two Children
Lt. Allison is survived by his wife, Carolita Hazeltine Allison, and two children: Bobby, 6, is in the first grade, and Ditty Kay is just 7 months old. Her father saw her when he was here on two different leaves.
Two sisters are in Honolulu: Mrs. Ray LeClergue (Kathryn Allison) and Miss Dorothy Allison, who teaches at a girl's school. Although Navy men going into the Pacific area are usually sent to Honolulu for a certain period of time, Lt. Allison's ship passed the islands but did not go into port. A cablegram to Honolulu Tuesday night informed his sisters of his death.
He was the owner of Allison's Pharmacy in Goldendale, having been in partnership with his father, E.C. Allison, sr. since the time of his graduation from college. He majored in business administration at Washington State College and graduated from North Pacific in Portland in pharmacy.
His father died Feb. 7, 1943, following the death of his step-mother several months before that. Clifford Pike has been operating the pharmacy since Allison entered the service.
In Early Thirties
He was born in Goldendale, Aug. 8, 1912, and was 32 years old at the time of his death. He attended the Goldendale schools, graduating from high school in 1930. He was active in football and basketball and held several student offices.
Lt. Allison enlisted in the Army in the autumn of 1942, being a volunteer officer candidate. As his enlistment had been entirely voluntary, he was allowed to resign under that set-up when the death of his mother and father interrupted his training. Shortly after he joined the Navy, becoming a pharmacists' mate first class. This summer he was given a jump promotion from petty officer to lieutenant junior grade, a thing rarely done in the Navy.
Mrs. Allison's brother, Ezra Hazeltine, editor of the South Bend Journal, was expected here Wednesday evening.
Offices of the Goldendale Merchants' Association are asking business houses to fly their flags at half-mast Thursday to signify a mourning for a former member.
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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 29, 1945, page 1
POSTHUMOUS DECORATION IS RECEIVED
Mrs. E. C. Allison Receives Bronze Star Medal And Citation Awarded To Her Husband Who Died In Service
The Bronze Star medal has been presented posthumously to Lieutenant (JG) Edward C. Allison, Goldendale young man who lost his life while serving with the navy.
The award came from the President of the United States through James Forrestal, secretary of the navy.
A citation also accompanied the medal which has been received by the wife of the Goldendale war hero.
The citation sets out that the award was made "for heroic achievement while attached to the U.S.S. Alcyone as officer in charge of LCPL No. 23 during action against an enemy craft in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippine Islands on January 10, 1945. While his picket boat was attacked by a Japanese vessel loaded with explosives, Lieutenant (JG) Alison skillfully directed his boat in vigorous counter-measures carrying on gallantry until wounded and rendered unconscious by enemy fire. By his aggressiveness and zealous action in the face of grave danger, Lieutenant (JG) Alison and contributed materially to the prevention of severe damage to his boat. His unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The young man was a partner with his father, the late E. C. Allison, Sr., in the Allison drug store at the time of his enlistment in the navy. His family and friends take pride in the fact that his courage and patriotism were of the highest order, even though they cost his life.
The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 18, 1945, page 1
ED ALLISON IS KILLED IN PACIFIC
Telegram Received Here Tuesday Night Says Lt. Allison Dies From Wounds; Time and Place Not Told
Goldendale friends were shocked and saddened Wednesday morning to hear that Lt. (j.g.) Ed Allison died from wounds received while in the service of his country, according to a telegram received here by his wife Tuesday evening about nine o'clock.
He had gone overseas in November, and was on duty aboard a ship. However, the telegram did not state whether Lt. Allison was killed while aboard ship or at port. No date of his death was given, nor was any explanation as to how it happened. The telegram was signed by Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, and it stated that further information would be received upon its availability.
Had Two Children
Lt. Allison is survived by his wife, Carolita Hazeltine Allison, and two children: Bobby, 6, is in the first grade, and Ditty Kay is just 7 months old. Her father saw her when he was here on two different leaves.
Two sisters are in Honolulu: Mrs. Ray LeClergue (Kathryn Allison) and Miss Dorothy Allison, who teaches at a girl's school. Although Navy men going into the Pacific area are usually sent to Honolulu for a certain period of time, Lt. Allison's ship passed the islands but did not go into port. A cablegram to Honolulu Tuesday night informed his sisters of his death.
He was the owner of Allison's Pharmacy in Goldendale, having been in partnership with his father, E.C. Allison, sr. since the time of his graduation from college. He majored in business administration at Washington State College and graduated from North Pacific in Portland in pharmacy.
His father died Feb. 7, 1943, following the death of his step-mother several months before that. Clifford Pike has been operating the pharmacy since Allison entered the service.
In Early Thirties
He was born in Goldendale, Aug. 8, 1912, and was 32 years old at the time of his death. He attended the Goldendale schools, graduating from high school in 1930. He was active in football and basketball and held several student offices.
Lt. Allison enlisted in the Army in the autumn of 1942, being a volunteer officer candidate. As his enlistment had been entirely voluntary, he was allowed to resign under that set-up when the death of his mother and father interrupted his training. Shortly after he joined the Navy, becoming a pharmacists' mate first class. This summer he was given a jump promotion from petty officer to lieutenant junior grade, a thing rarely done in the Navy.
Mrs. Allison's brother, Ezra Hazeltine, editor of the South Bend Journal, was expected here Wednesday evening.
Offices of the Goldendale Merchants' Association are asking business houses to fly their flags at half-mast Thursday to signify a mourning for a former member.
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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 29, 1945, page 1
POSTHUMOUS DECORATION IS RECEIVED
Mrs. E. C. Allison Receives Bronze Star Medal And Citation Awarded To Her Husband Who Died In Service
The Bronze Star medal has been presented posthumously to Lieutenant (JG) Edward C. Allison, Goldendale young man who lost his life while serving with the navy.
The award came from the President of the United States through James Forrestal, secretary of the navy.
A citation also accompanied the medal which has been received by the wife of the Goldendale war hero.
The citation sets out that the award was made "for heroic achievement while attached to the U.S.S. Alcyone as officer in charge of LCPL No. 23 during action against an enemy craft in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippine Islands on January 10, 1945. While his picket boat was attacked by a Japanese vessel loaded with explosives, Lieutenant (JG) Alison skillfully directed his boat in vigorous counter-measures carrying on gallantry until wounded and rendered unconscious by enemy fire. By his aggressiveness and zealous action in the face of grave danger, Lieutenant (JG) Alison and contributed materially to the prevention of severe damage to his boat. His unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The young man was a partner with his father, the late E. C. Allison, Sr., in the Allison drug store at the time of his enlistment in the navy. His family and friends take pride in the fact that his courage and patriotism were of the highest order, even though they cost his life.
ED ALLISON IS KILLED IN PACIFIC
Telegram Received Here Tuesday Night Says Lt. Allison Dies From Wounds; Time and Place Not Told
Goldendale friends were shocked and saddened Wednesday morning to hear that Lt. (j.g.) Ed Allison died from wounds received while in the service of his country, according to a telegram received here by his wife Tuesday evening about nine o'clock.
He had gone overseas in November, and was on duty aboard a ship. However, the telegram did not state whether Lt. Allison was killed while aboard ship or at port. No date of his death was given, nor was any explanation as to how it happened. The telegram was signed by Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, and it stated that further information would be received upon its availability.
Had Two Children
Lt. Allison is survived by his wife, Carolita Hazeltine Allison, and two children: Bobby, 6, is in the first grade, and Ditty Kay is just 7 months old. Her father saw her when he was here on two different leaves.
Two sisters are in Honolulu: Mrs. Ray LeClergue (Kathryn Allison) and Miss Dorothy Allison, who teaches at a girl's school. Although Navy men going into the Pacific area are usually sent to Honolulu for a certain period of time, Lt. Allison's ship passed the islands but did not go into port. A cablegram to Honolulu Tuesday night informed his sisters of his death.
He was the owner of Allison's Pharmacy in Goldendale, having been in partnership with his father, E.C. Allison, sr. since the time of his graduation from college. He majored in business administration at Washington State College and graduated from North Pacific in Portland in pharmacy.
His father died Feb. 7, 1943, following the death of his step-mother several months before that. Clifford Pike has been operating the pharmacy since Allison entered the service.
In Early Thirties
He was born in Goldendale, Aug. 8, 1912, and was 32 years old at the time of his death. He attended the Goldendale schools, graduating from high school in 1930. He was active in football and basketball and held several student offices.
Lt. Allison enlisted in the Army in the autumn of 1942, being a volunteer officer candidate. As his enlistment had been entirely voluntary, he was allowed to resign under that set-up when the death of his mother and father interrupted his training. Shortly after he joined the Navy, becoming a pharmacists' mate first class. This summer he was given a jump promotion from petty officer to lieutenant junior grade, a thing rarely done in the Navy.
Mrs. Allison's brother, Ezra Hazeltine, editor of the South Bend Journal, was expected here Wednesday evening.
Offices of the Goldendale Merchants' Association are asking business houses to fly their flags at half-mast Thursday to signify a mourning for a former member.
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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 29, 1945, page 1
POSTHUMOUS DECORATION IS RECEIVED
Mrs. E. C. Allison Receives Bronze Star Medal And Citation Awarded To Her Husband Who Died In Service
The Bronze Star medal has been presented posthumously to Lieutenant (JG) Edward C. Allison, Goldendale young man who lost his life while serving with the navy.
The award came from the President of the United States through James Forrestal, secretary of the navy.
A citation also accompanied the medal which has been received by the wife of the Goldendale war hero.
The citation sets out that the award was made "for heroic achievement while attached to the U.S.S. Alcyone as officer in charge of LCPL No. 23 during action against an enemy craft in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippine Islands on January 10, 1945. While his picket boat was attacked by a Japanese vessel loaded with explosives, Lieutenant (JG) Alison skillfully directed his boat in vigorous counter-measures carrying on gallantry until wounded and rendered unconscious by enemy fire. By his aggressiveness and zealous action in the face of grave danger, Lieutenant (JG) Alison and contributed materially to the prevention of severe damage to his boat. His unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The young man was a partner with his father, the late E. C. Allison, Sr., in the Allison drug store at the time of his enlistment in the navy. His family and friends take pride in the fact that his courage and patriotism were of the highest order, even though they cost his life.
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