Captain Andrew Allison was born August 22, 1917, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He served with K/3/5 at Guadalcanal and was subsequently placed in charge of the company. He led the company with distinction at Cape Gloucester, receiving a Silver Star, and in the attack on Peleliu. He was killed on Peleliu on October 12, 1944, by a sniper, while reconnoitering his company's segment of the combat lines. Sledge describes him with praise, noting him to be personable and a genuine leader of men. Nearly all K/3/5 marines view Haldane with respect and consider him the very essence of a proper marine officer. His "Ack Ack" nickname is derived from his initials, A. A.; his "Skipper" nickname is routinely shared by many company commanding officers.