John R. Alison, a retired Air Force major general and World War II fighter ace who helped lead a nighttime invasion by glider into enemy-held Burma — a logistical feat that included the transport of troops, heavy machinery and even mules, died June 6 at his home in Washington.
He was 98 and his family declined to give a cause of death.
Gen. Alison, a highly decorated fighter pilot, flew in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II with the Army Air Forces. He served in the 75th Fighter Squadron, a group led by Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault and known as the Flying Tigers and recognized by the shark teeth painted on the nose of their planes.
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Gen John R. Alison, 1st Air Commando Group, Dies at 98
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Gen John R. Alison, 1st Air Commando Group, Dies at 98
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Re: Gen John R. Alison, 1st Air Commando Group, Dies at 98
I've known him for around two decades. John Alison was one of the finest men I've known. A Hero and a gentleman of the highest standard. He is an honorary member of the Ranger Hall of Fame for his achievements in WWII supporting the Marauders. I for one mourn his passing.
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Gen John R. Alison, 1st Air Commando Group, Dies at 98
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4/325 82d DIV 68-69
2nd Bde HHC (LRRP), 4 ID
K Co (Rgr), 75th Inf (Abn), 4 ID
69-70
I cooked with C- 4
Re: Gen John R. Alison, 1st Air Commando Group, Dies at 98
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867