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.

Related Profiles

Norma K. Hipple

Chicago, IL

Norma K. Hipple was a laboratory technician in the Health Division of the University of Chicago’s Metallurgical Laboratory (“Met Lab”) during the Manhattan Project.

Robert E. Thornton

Tinian Island

Robert E. Thornton served in the 1027th Air Material Squadron.

Virginia N. Sharp

Oak Ridge, TN

Virginia Sharp worked for the United States Engineer District Office.

T. H. Barker

Y-12 Plant

T. H. Barker worked for the Tennessee Eastman Corporation at the Y-12 Plant.