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Sons of the American Revolution recognize Allie Henry, Jr. for WWII veterans service
On December 30, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution recognized Allie Henry, Jr. for his service to his country. James “Jim” Heflin, compatriot of the chapter, presented Junior with a Certificate of Appreciation, Virginia State Commemoration of WWII Veterans Challenge Coin and a Wounded Warrior Coin for his service during World War II.
Jim Heflin presenting Allie Henry with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service. Photo courtesy of James Heflin.
Allie Henry, Jr. was born in Warren County on January 6, 1925. His home was located at the intersection of Remount Road and John Marshall Highway. He attended high school at the old high school that was located on Crescent Street and burned shortly after the new school on the hill opened. He was drafted in April 1943, and after training sent to Europe.
In the spring of 1945, Junior was wounded and sent to a hospital in Paris, France. After recovering sufficiently to travel to the United States, he was placed on a hospital ship bound for the States. They were in the middle of the Atlantic in April when they got the news that President Franklin Roosevelt had passed away. After six more months of treatment, he was given a medical discharge on November 12, 1945.
Junior worked as an electrician in the IBEW for over 40 years. After retirement, he has lived in Front Royal and can occasionally be found at the American Legion.
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