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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Maurice P. Alger, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Troy, New York

Honored By

Ann E. Alger Milbourne

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED WITH THE 654TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, COMPANY B, 1ST PLATOON. HE WAS THE PLATOON COMMANDER AND COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1944 IN SAINT LO, FRANCE. HE WAS BURIED IN THE NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY, FRANCE. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AND WAS POSTHUMOUSLY PROMOTED TO 1ST LIEUTENANT ON JULY 20, 1944.