World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Victor P. Albers
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hastings, Nebraska
Honored By
Mary J. Austin
Relationship
Daughter
LANDED AT NORMANDY. HE WAS SHOT IN THE HEART AND LUNGS AND STILL CARRIED THE BODY OF HIS BEST FRIEND OUT TO THE SAFE LINES. HE ONLY TOOK TWO MEDALS AWARDED TO HIM; THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR. HE REFUSED A COMMISSION, PREFERRING TO FIGHT WITH HIS MEN IN THE FIELD. HE WAS A TRUE HERO AND AN OUTSTANDING FATHER.