THE WALL OF FACES

MAJ James P. Allenberg was assigned as a Helix Forward Air Controller in the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Da Nang. On December 18, 1970, he crashed offshore in I Corps South Vietnam after an engine failed in his OV-10 (# 68-3821). His body was recovered. MAJ Allenberg had flown WC-135 aircraft prior to his assignment. He was in combat 175 days prior to his death. He was 30 and single at the time of his death. [Taken from fac-assoc.org]

Dear Major James Pattee Allenberg, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

(Photo Credit: Brad Wright)

Rest in peace with the warriors.

James is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Sect D Site 212-E

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others,. sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again nto life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.