WWII Bomber Pilot to Receive Posthumous Degree from University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is set to honor Arthur Allen Jr., a World War II bomber pilot, with a posthumous degree. Allen, who was a student at the university, then known as Memphis State College, was drafted into the war and killed in action in 1943. He was a prominent student involved in various activities, including sports and editing the yearbook. Allen's family has been advocating for this recognition, which will be awarded during a ceremony on April 23, 2026. The degree is part of a larger event honoring student veterans. A documentary titled 'Ramblings of a Bomber Pilot,' produced by Allen's family, has helped bring attention to his story. 
