World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Reuben D. Albertson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Orangeville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Robert & Deborah Schildt
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE THROUGH THE 347TH ENGINEER GENERAL SERVICE REGIMENT. SERVED IN THE 258TH COMBAT ENGINEER BATTALION, STATIONED IN WESEL. MARCH 24, 1945 HIS BOAT WAS SUNK. 2 SOLDIERS DIED AND HE ALMOST DROWNED BECAUSE HE COULD NOT SWIM AND GAVE HIS LIFE JACKET TO ANOTHER SOLDIER.