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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Albert Ortega

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Tularossa, New Mexico

Honored By

Ms. Katherine D. Ortega

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Was Flight Engineer on B-24 Bombers, assigned to the 14th Air Force. Flew thirty-two combat missions over China. Later flew missions over the ocean searching for convoys. Received the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, The Distinguished Flying Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.