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Albert Lemuel Lucas

Technician 5th Grade Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Technician 5th Grade
Unit
787 Tank Batallion ; 3rd Armored Division
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
02/1944 – 11/1945
Date of Birth
03/07/1921
Date of Death
12/18/1971
Hometown
Bayonne, New Jersey, OH
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Battle Star, Bronze Star with Battle Star
Burial Location
Oakland Cemetery, Shelby, Ohio Section N; Plot 56
Monument Paver
Yes — Section C
Overseas Service
Europe; Africa; service in North Africa ended when he was blown out of his tank
Township (entering service)
Bayonne, New Jersey
Township (current / at death)
Shelby, Richland County, Ohio
School
East Liberty, Ohio Dover, Ohio
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Bronze Star
Bronze Star
Presidential Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: Europe; Africa; service in North Africa ended when he was blown out of his tank. School: East Liberty, Ohio Dover, Ohio.

Source: No DD-214 recorded in Union County Recorder's Office as of 11 December 2007