We are privileged to recognize Commander Joseph Steven Allen, US Navy, a valued survivor of the USS Franklin and a pioneering naval aviator whose legacy continues to endure.
Commander Allen served aboard the Franklin during the attack off Japan in March 1945 and later became one of the early leaders in Navy helicopter operations. His full biography and service history can be found through the Naval Helicopter Association Historical Society, in a feature titled:
CDR Joseph Steven Allen, USN – Signal Charlie
Link: https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/cdr-joseph-steven-allen-usn-signal-charlie/
We are deeply grateful to Mary Allen, Commander Allen’s daughter, for ensuring his story is remembered. His service during both the wartime carrier action aboard the Franklin and his pioneering work in naval helicopter aviation make him a true example of courage and innovation.
We encourage all visitors, researchers, and families of the USS Franklin to visit the link above to learn more about his extraordinary life and service.
If you are a family member of a Franklin crew member and wish to share your loved one’s story or memorabilia, please contact us at franklin@ussfranklin.org. We are honored to help preserve and share the histories of the men who served aboard the USS Franklin.
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Thank you, this brings me to tears. I was so young when he died. I am grateful for your dedication to these brave men and women who love our country so much. May God bless America and her mighty military service persons. Really this is so truly special that you did this. I only wish I knew him, I was a baby when he was killed. I heard he was a really nice guy, humorous and loved by all his men. His plaque is at Ream Field Imperial Beach Helo base, the athletic field named after him. He is also being recognised for his service at the new memorial in San Diego “the wall” memorial built just this year. Thank you. Mary/ Marianne (His daughter)
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