World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Joseph L. Albury, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Honored By
Ms. Mary A. Millard
Relationship
Cousin
APPOINTED FLIGHT COMMANDER IN AIR-SEA SQUADRON. STATIONED IN SARDINIA, WAS ON HIS 34TH MISSION WHEN KILLED IN ACTION ON AUGUST 20, 1944 OVER TOULON, FRANCE, ON HIS WAY TO HELP BOMB THE FLORENCE RAIL YARDS. WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND 9 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, PURPLE HEART AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.