The Project

I am writing a book about my parents’ experiences during World War II. My goal is that by writing this blog, others who are also interested in preserving wartime histories will find it and help me fill in the empty spaces.

My Dad is Herman F. Allen
My Mom, Hedvig Elizabeth Johnson Allen (“Hedy”)

What I am looking for.

  • Anyone who crossed from New York to England on the Aquitania or on the Queen Mary during World War II.
  • Anyone who was at Thurleigh Air Field in 1943-1944.
  • Anyone who was interned in Sweden during World War II, in particular 1944
  • Anyone who worked at The American Legation in Stockholm in 1944, in particular for the OSS
  • Anyone who knew either of my parents
  • Anyone who knew any of the crew members of the Liberty Lady
  • And, most important of all, anyone who can help me understand what it was like when they were there …
Note: If you are reading one of my posts and see a fact that you think should be corrected please comment or email me. And, if you were there, please expand on what I have written with your comments. THANKS, Pat