World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Albert Bacon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Orville L. Kline
Rank: Private 1st Class. Served in Italy with the United States Army, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry ‘Red Bull’ Division. Killed in Action Monday, April 16, 1945 in the vicinity of Bologna and buried in the Pietramala temporary battlefield cemetery in Mount Beni, Italy. His remains were transferred to the Florence American Cemetery located at Via Cassia, Italy after the cessation of hostilities in Europe. Decoration and Citation: Purple Heart. This Soldier, an American Patriot, awarded the Purple Heart posthumously, who so gallantly gave his life for his country.