ALLAN, JOHN W.

The first gold star to be placed on the Hollis honor roll at Farmers Ave. and 109th Road represents the death in action [August 9, 1942] of Pvt. John W. Allan of the Marines. His sister, Mrs. Ethel Insco of 218-56 110th Road, Queens Village, received his citation for bravery in action in the Solomons.