Korean War
| Service # | AO-2226819 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 12 FTR BOMB SQ 18 FTR BOMB WING |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 16 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Second Lieutenant Allston was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Allston was the pilot of a F-86F Sabre Jet fighter bomber with the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. On June 16, 1953, while on a combat mission, his aircraft augured into the ground after completing a bomb run. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on April 13, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.