World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Albert W. Newell
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Redlands, California
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he earned his wings. He was stationed in the South Pacific and flew several different aircraft, including the Douglas Dauntless, in which he patrolled the waters looking for enemy submarines.