World War II Honoree

Edward J. Alberto

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Linden, New Jersey

Honored By

Mary M. Alberto

Relationship

Widow

SERVED OCTOBER 13, 1943 TO DECEMBER 12, 1945. RIFLEMAN WITH 1ST DIVISION IN 5 MAJOR CAMPAIGNS. WOUNDED 3 TIMES. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, BRONZE STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HIS UNIT WAS AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.