Harlan Dickson (DD 708) - Naval Cruise Book

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IJUH PUBMEB CAPTAIN Commander Charles V. Allen, U. S. Navy OMMANDER ALLEN was born in Van Wert, Iowa, on November 20, 1910. He re- ceived his education in Iowa public schools, and later attended Burlington Junior College and the University of Washington. His naval career began in 1932 when he enlisted as a seaman in the United States Naval Reserve. I-Ie was commissioned as Ensign, USNR in December 1935. Prior to World War II, Commander Allen was ordered to active duty as a recruiting oHicer, and in December, 1940, reported on board the U.S.S. Brooks QDD232J as First Lieutenant. Commander Allen served in destroyers and destroyer-transports throughout World War II in the Pacific Areas. He commanded the Brooks QAPD 101 during the New Guinea campaign and at the landings on Saipan. Returning to the States, he became the C.O. of the newly commissioned U.S.S. Pavlic QAPD 705 and again returned to be engaged in the campaign for Okinawa and in the initial occupation of Japan. After the war's end, he became Technical Staff Ollicer, Bremerton Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet. In March, 19419, Commander Allen became Commanding Oliicer of the U.S.S. Dickson, and he .continued in that capacity until May 17, 1951. Beloved by the crew, he was presented with a gift of Limoges China Dinner service as a token of their esteem. Commander Allen holds the Bronze Star with a gold star in lieu of a second for combat service, the Naval Unit Commendation, Naval Reserve Medal, American Defense, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Q six starsj , and other area ribbons.