Glenn S. Allison

Tail Gunner in the Next ObjectiveTinian Island

Wendover, UT

509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran

Glenn S. Allison served as a corporal in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the tail gunner regularly assigned to the B-29 Next Objective.

Crew A-3, Allison is in the middle row, far left. Photo courtesy of Richard H. Campbell and the Janet Chapman Pence Collection from the Air Force Museum.

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