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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis Lee Albert

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Elma, Iowa

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Supervised 206 Navy chaplains ministering to 250,000 men in the Western Pacific. Received the Purple Heart for wounds received in the battle for the Coral Sea and the Chaplains Medal for 10 Atlantic crossings with the Military Transport Service. He also received the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit.