World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Albert V. Cole
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Mrs. Norma G. Cole
Relationship
Wife
Served as a bombardier on a B-17 airplane. He bombed a Japanese fleet. Shot down in New Guinea on January 8, 1942. He was crippled from the fire and severely injured; the plane was still intact where it crashed. Received the Silver Star for his acts.