Steve Allen
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Allen and some of his squad in the Que Son Valley, Vietnam, in December 1969/January 1970.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Steve Allen
Steve Allen from Newman, Illinois served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1970-1971. His radio man, "Smitty." left a lasting impression on him.