James Allston

The following information pertains to a serviceman who remains classified as Missing In Action.

James H. Allston
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service Number: AO-2226819
Date Missing: 06/16/1953
Unit: 12th Fighter Bombardment Squadron 18th Fighter Bombardment Wing
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force
Listed On Wall/Tablet: Honolulu Memorial
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Next Steps: Second Lieutenant Allston was the pilot of a F-86F Sabrejet 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. ** 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.

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