Beaufort’s W. Allen Galloway, 81, joined the United States Army in New York City in 1960. After Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J., and further training at Fort Benning, Ga., he qualified as Airborne at Fort Bragg, N.C., and undertook special forces training. He separated in 1963 and entered the field of funeral directing in New York. In 1994 he moved to the Lowcountry and today owns three Allen Funeral Homes, one each in Beaufort, Ridgeland and Walterboro.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
