Allen L. Bardo (September 23, 1917 - October 31, 1998)
Hurst - Allen Larue Bardo, 81, died 31 October 1998 in Hurst, Texas, at his home, surrounded by loving family.
Funeral: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 3 November, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst, 817-282-3607.
Allen Larue Bardo was a beloved and devoted husband and father; even his last words were "I Love You." Allen was born on Sunday, September 23, 1917 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of five children of Oscar Larue and Alpha Myrtle Bardo. Allen graduated first in his class in 1936 at Jersey Shore High School. He worked for AVCO Lycoming in Williamsport, PA, plating and heat treating the engines for Bell Helicopters. Bell Helicopter asked him in 1956 to come to Texas as Supervisor of their Heat Treat and Plating Department, where he worked for 25 years until retiring in 1981 while working directly for the Arlington Plant Manager. One of Allen's money-saving ideas saved Bell Helicopter $2 million in the first year after its adoption. Allen was a founding member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church on 1 April 1959, and served as a member of the Church Council and then as President of the Council. Allen brought his family to Texas for the greater opportunities, both for himself and them. In 1964, Allen and family friend Joe Fuchs received the U.S. patent for a magnetic soap holder. Allen joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II. He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK, and fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Bn in Munich, Germany and as a driver for several high level Army officers. Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers. Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage. Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945. While in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg. They were married on 28 June 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA. The children and grandchildren are forever grateful that Allen and Lore' taught them love of God and family, respect and caring for others, community service, and financial and investment principles, and that they gave to them opportunities, education, and help and guidance.
Survivors: Wife of over 51 years, Lore' Bardo of Hurst; daughter, Joy Bardo of Hurst; son Bob Bardo and his wife Leslie of Colleyville; grandchildren Robert and Elisabeth Bardo of Colleyville; sisters Helen Dickson of Bedford, and Nancy Kelchner and husband Owen of Deland, FL; brother Floyd Bardo of Sinnemahoning, PA; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his brother LeRoy Bardo, and parents, Oscar L. and Alpha M. Bardo.
Memorials: St. Andrew Lutheran Church; 504 Bedford-Euless Road West; Hurst, Texas 76053.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, TX 284-7271
From the Williamsport Sunday Grit National Edition, Sunday, January 21, 1945, Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
"Allen L. Bardo is here en route from Fort Sill, Okla., to Fort Meade, Md., and is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar L. Bardo, of 329 Pine Street. He is a communication specialist in the field artillery."
My Dad, my Hero, on Father's Day --
I love him and miss him every day.
Allen Larue Bardo – U.S. Army
Allen Larue Bardo joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II.
He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK.
Corporal Allen Bardo then fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Battalion in Munich, Germany, and as a driver for several high-level U.S. Army officers (who selected him when they found out he was good with firearms, good with driving, and good with repairing cars).
Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers.
In one instance, CPL Bardo captured three German soldiers sneaking up on a headquarters tent where several officers were holding a meeting. He brought the prisoners into the tent and was immediately asked, "Why are you bringing German soldiers into the HQ?" He answered, they were about to come in and kill all of you.
One time when Allen was driving a U.S. Army Colonel down the autobahn in Germany, a German warplane came roaring down toward them, and the Colonel said we're in big trouble now. Dad said not to worry, that he had a plan. Dad drove to the nearby crossover bridge, and parked so that the bridge abutment would protect them. The Colonel then said, but now they're turning around coming back! Dad drove to the other side of the bridge and parked on that side, protected again. Dad kept going back and forth until the German plane ran low on fuel and had to return to base.
Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage.
Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945.
Still serving after the war ended in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg.
Hurst - Allen Larue Bardo, 81, died 31 October 1998 in Hurst, Texas, at his home, surrounded by loving family.
Funeral: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 3 November, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst, 817-282-3607.
Allen Larue Bardo was a beloved and devoted husband and father; even his last words were "I Love You." Allen was born on Sunday, September 23, 1917 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of five children of Oscar Larue and Alpha Myrtle Bardo. Allen graduated first in his class in 1936 at Jersey Shore High School. He worked for AVCO Lycoming in Williamsport, PA, plating and heat treating the engines for Bell Helicopters. Bell Helicopter asked him in 1956 to come to Texas as Supervisor of their Heat Treat and Plating Department, where he worked for 25 years until retiring in 1981 while working directly for the Arlington Plant Manager. One of Allen's money-saving ideas saved Bell Helicopter $2 million in the first year after its adoption. Allen was a founding member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church on 1 April 1959, and served as a member of the Church Council and then as President of the Council. Allen brought his family to Texas for the greater opportunities, both for himself and them. In 1964, Allen and family friend Joe Fuchs received the U.S. patent for a magnetic soap holder. Allen joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II. He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK, and fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Bn in Munich, Germany and as a driver for several high level Army officers. Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers. Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage. Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945. While in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg. They were married on 28 June 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA. The children and grandchildren are forever grateful that Allen and Lore' taught them love of God and family, respect and caring for others, community service, and financial and investment principles, and that they gave to them opportunities, education, and help and guidance.
Survivors: Wife of over 51 years, Lore' Bardo of Hurst; daughter, Joy Bardo of Hurst; son Bob Bardo and his wife Leslie of Colleyville; grandchildren Robert and Elisabeth Bardo of Colleyville; sisters Helen Dickson of Bedford, and Nancy Kelchner and husband Owen of Deland, FL; brother Floyd Bardo of Sinnemahoning, PA; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his brother LeRoy Bardo, and parents, Oscar L. and Alpha M. Bardo.
Memorials: St. Andrew Lutheran Church; 504 Bedford-Euless Road West; Hurst, Texas 76053.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, TX 284-7271
From the Williamsport Sunday Grit National Edition, Sunday, January 21, 1945, Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
"Allen L. Bardo is here en route from Fort Sill, Okla., to Fort Meade, Md., and is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar L. Bardo, of 329 Pine Street. He is a communication specialist in the field artillery."
My Dad, my Hero, on Father's Day --
I love him and miss him every day.
Allen Larue Bardo – U.S. Army
Allen Larue Bardo joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II.
He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK.
Corporal Allen Bardo then fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Battalion in Munich, Germany, and as a driver for several high-level U.S. Army officers (who selected him when they found out he was good with firearms, good with driving, and good with repairing cars).
Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers.
In one instance, CPL Bardo captured three German soldiers sneaking up on a headquarters tent where several officers were holding a meeting. He brought the prisoners into the tent and was immediately asked, "Why are you bringing German soldiers into the HQ?" He answered, they were about to come in and kill all of you.
One time when Allen was driving a U.S. Army Colonel down the autobahn in Germany, a German warplane came roaring down toward them, and the Colonel said we're in big trouble now. Dad said not to worry, that he had a plan. Dad drove to the nearby crossover bridge, and parked so that the bridge abutment would protect them. The Colonel then said, but now they're turning around coming back! Dad drove to the other side of the bridge and parked on that side, protected again. Dad kept going back and forth until the German plane ran low on fuel and had to return to base.
Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage.
Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945.
Still serving after the war ended in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg.
Allen L. Bardo (September 23, 1917 - October 31, 1998)
Hurst - Allen Larue Bardo, 81, died 31 October 1998 in Hurst, Texas, at his home, surrounded by loving family.
Funeral: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 3 November, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst, 817-282-3607.
Allen Larue Bardo was a beloved and devoted husband and father; even his last words were "I Love You." Allen was born on Sunday, September 23, 1917 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of five children of Oscar Larue and Alpha Myrtle Bardo. Allen graduated first in his class in 1936 at Jersey Shore High School. He worked for AVCO Lycoming in Williamsport, PA, plating and heat treating the engines for Bell Helicopters. Bell Helicopter asked him in 1956 to come to Texas as Supervisor of their Heat Treat and Plating Department, where he worked for 25 years until retiring in 1981 while working directly for the Arlington Plant Manager. One of Allen's money-saving ideas saved Bell Helicopter $2 million in the first year after its adoption. Allen was a founding member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church on 1 April 1959, and served as a member of the Church Council and then as President of the Council. Allen brought his family to Texas for the greater opportunities, both for himself and them. In 1964, Allen and family friend Joe Fuchs received the U.S. patent for a magnetic soap holder. Allen joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II. He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK, and fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Bn in Munich, Germany and as a driver for several high level Army officers. Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers. Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage. Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945. While in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg. They were married on 28 June 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA. The children and grandchildren are forever grateful that Allen and Lore' taught them love of God and family, respect and caring for others, community service, and financial and investment principles, and that they gave to them opportunities, education, and help and guidance.
Survivors: Wife of over 51 years, Lore' Bardo of Hurst; daughter, Joy Bardo of Hurst; son Bob Bardo and his wife Leslie of Colleyville; grandchildren Robert and Elisabeth Bardo of Colleyville; sisters Helen Dickson of Bedford, and Nancy Kelchner and husband Owen of Deland, FL; brother Floyd Bardo of Sinnemahoning, PA; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his brother LeRoy Bardo, and parents, Oscar L. and Alpha M. Bardo.
Memorials: St. Andrew Lutheran Church; 504 Bedford-Euless Road West; Hurst, Texas 76053.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, TX 284-7271
From the Williamsport Sunday Grit National Edition, Sunday, January 21, 1945, Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
"Allen L. Bardo is here en route from Fort Sill, Okla., to Fort Meade, Md., and is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar L. Bardo, of 329 Pine Street. He is a communication specialist in the field artillery."
My Dad, my Hero, on Father's Day --
I love him and miss him every day.
Allen Larue Bardo – U.S. Army
Allen Larue Bardo joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II.
He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK.
Corporal Allen Bardo then fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Battalion in Munich, Germany, and as a driver for several high-level U.S. Army officers (who selected him when they found out he was good with firearms, good with driving, and good with repairing cars).
Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers.
In one instance, CPL Bardo captured three German soldiers sneaking up on a headquarters tent where several officers were holding a meeting. He brought the prisoners into the tent and was immediately asked, "Why are you bringing German soldiers into the HQ?" He answered, they were about to come in and kill all of you.
One time when Allen was driving a U.S. Army Colonel down the autobahn in Germany, a German warplane came roaring down toward them, and the Colonel said we're in big trouble now. Dad said not to worry, that he had a plan. Dad drove to the nearby crossover bridge, and parked so that the bridge abutment would protect them. The Colonel then said, but now they're turning around coming back! Dad drove to the other side of the bridge and parked on that side, protected again. Dad kept going back and forth until the German plane ran low on fuel and had to return to base.
Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage.
Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945.
Still serving after the war ended in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg.
Hurst - Allen Larue Bardo, 81, died 31 October 1998 in Hurst, Texas, at his home, surrounded by loving family.
Funeral: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 3 November, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst, 817-282-3607.
Allen Larue Bardo was a beloved and devoted husband and father; even his last words were "I Love You." Allen was born on Sunday, September 23, 1917 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of five children of Oscar Larue and Alpha Myrtle Bardo. Allen graduated first in his class in 1936 at Jersey Shore High School. He worked for AVCO Lycoming in Williamsport, PA, plating and heat treating the engines for Bell Helicopters. Bell Helicopter asked him in 1956 to come to Texas as Supervisor of their Heat Treat and Plating Department, where he worked for 25 years until retiring in 1981 while working directly for the Arlington Plant Manager. One of Allen's money-saving ideas saved Bell Helicopter $2 million in the first year after its adoption. Allen was a founding member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church on 1 April 1959, and served as a member of the Church Council and then as President of the Council. Allen brought his family to Texas for the greater opportunities, both for himself and them. In 1964, Allen and family friend Joe Fuchs received the U.S. patent for a magnetic soap holder. Allen joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II. He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK, and fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Bn in Munich, Germany and as a driver for several high level Army officers. Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers. Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage. Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945. While in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg. They were married on 28 June 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA. The children and grandchildren are forever grateful that Allen and Lore' taught them love of God and family, respect and caring for others, community service, and financial and investment principles, and that they gave to them opportunities, education, and help and guidance.
Survivors: Wife of over 51 years, Lore' Bardo of Hurst; daughter, Joy Bardo of Hurst; son Bob Bardo and his wife Leslie of Colleyville; grandchildren Robert and Elisabeth Bardo of Colleyville; sisters Helen Dickson of Bedford, and Nancy Kelchner and husband Owen of Deland, FL; brother Floyd Bardo of Sinnemahoning, PA; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his brother LeRoy Bardo, and parents, Oscar L. and Alpha M. Bardo.
Memorials: St. Andrew Lutheran Church; 504 Bedford-Euless Road West; Hurst, Texas 76053.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, TX 284-7271
From the Williamsport Sunday Grit National Edition, Sunday, January 21, 1945, Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
"Allen L. Bardo is here en route from Fort Sill, Okla., to Fort Meade, Md., and is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar L. Bardo, of 329 Pine Street. He is a communication specialist in the field artillery."
My Dad, my Hero, on Father's Day --
I love him and miss him every day.
Allen Larue Bardo – U.S. Army
Allen Larue Bardo joined the Army in 1944 to serve his country in World War II.
He trained as a Forward Observer at Ft. Sill, OK.
Corporal Allen Bardo then fought in the 20th Corps, the spearhead of GEN George Patton's Third Army. The 20th Corps was led by GEN Walton Walker from Dallas, TX. Allen also served in the 508th Military Police Battalion in Munich, Germany, and as a driver for several high-level U.S. Army officers (who selected him when they found out he was good with firearms, good with driving, and good with repairing cars).
Allen single-handedly captured numerous German soldiers and officers, and saved the lives of many U.S. soldiers.
In one instance, CPL Bardo captured three German soldiers sneaking up on a headquarters tent where several officers were holding a meeting. He brought the prisoners into the tent and was immediately asked, "Why are you bringing German soldiers into the HQ?" He answered, they were about to come in and kill all of you.
One time when Allen was driving a U.S. Army Colonel down the autobahn in Germany, a German warplane came roaring down toward them, and the Colonel said we're in big trouble now. Dad said not to worry, that he had a plan. Dad drove to the nearby crossover bridge, and parked so that the bridge abutment would protect them. The Colonel then said, but now they're turning around coming back! Dad drove to the other side of the bridge and parked on that side, protected again. Dad kept going back and forth until the German plane ran low on fuel and had to return to base.
Allen stood next to the tank that fired a shell that blasted the Swastika from atop the Nuremberg sports stadium in historical WWII film footage.
Allen also drove the lawyers and judges from the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials to visit Bavaria during the Christmas holidays in 1945.
Still serving after the war ended in Germany, Allen met his loving wife of over 51 years, Lore' Elisabeth Gertz, while conducting military business in 1946 at the American Military Government Headquarters in Heidelberg.
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