Allison, J. Mack (John Mack), 1916-1990

John Mack Allison Jr. of Brevard, N.C, served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Allison flew many combat missions with the 321st Bomb Group in West Africa in 1943. He was discharged in 1946 and served in the Air Force Reserve, 1952-1955. Allison died in 1990.

From the description of J. Mack Allison papers, 1940-1966. WorldCat record id: 23907170

John Mack Allison Jr. was born 31 August 1916. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1941 and volunteered for the United States Army Air Corps in 1942. After training in Alabama, California, and New Mexico, Allison received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in July 1942. He served as a bombardier in the 321st Bomb Group and flew fifty combat missions in West Africa in 1943. After World War II, Allison served in the Air Force Reserve from 1952 until 1955. Allison died in 1990.

From the guide to the J. Mack Allison Papers, circa 1900s, 1940-1990, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)