World War II Honoree

Albert P. O' Brien

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lewiston, Maine

Honored By

Jeff McCulloh

Relationship

Neighbor

Enlisted in 1942. Served in the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. Killed in action on November 23, 1944 in Germany. Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and Good Conduct medal. Also awarded the European campaign ribbon with 3 arrowheads and seven stars. He was in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily and at D-Day.