World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Benjamin J. Albert
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Highbridge, Wisconsin
Honored By
Kathy Robillard
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; SERVED IN COMPANY E, 149TH INFANTRY IN THE SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH THREE BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, THREE OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 8, 1945 AT BULATE, LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. SERVED FROM AUGUST 19, 1942 UNTIL HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON NOVEMBER 7, 1945.