World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Albert Gerard 'Al' Flater
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Winthrop, Massachusetts
HE SERVED IN THE 1ST ARMORED DIVISION, 16TH ENGINEER BATTALION, COMPANY A. AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEARTS WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS FOR HIS WOUNDS SUFFERED DURING SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA, ANZIO, CASINO AND THE PO VALLEY AND VOLTURNO VALLEY OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGNS.