World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Nick M. Alba
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Moe Rausch
Relationship
Son-in-law
SERVED ON SUPPLY SHIP THAT WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN BATTLE CRUISER OFF CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. LOST A FINGER AND RECEIVED SHRAPNEL WOUNDS. WAS ADRIFT IN A LIFEBOAT FOR 13 DAYS BEFORE RESCUE.