Albert, the son of Ray Adelbert and Minnie L. Bellinger, was called Al by family and friends. He was raised in Pennsylvania with his siblings: Leonard, Ellsworth and June. Al's father was a coal miner.
Al was wounded in action on September 27, 1944 in France. He returned to duty on November 10, 1944. Al was killed in action on December 9, 1944 in France. Al died at Wallerode, Liege, Belgium, a small Village near Saint Vith. On December 9th, the 35th Infantry Division enlarged its bridgehead over the Saar River. The 134th Infantry made little gain due to very heavy, accurate enemy artillery fire. The 1st and 2nd Battalions held their positions and the 3rd Battalion gained several hundred yards in capturing Hill 271.
The US 3rd Army was engaged in fighting around the various bridgeheads over the Saar River.
Al was originally buried in Limey-Toul, France (a temporary Cemetery); later at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial Saint-Avold, Department de la Moselle, Lorraine, France. In 1949, reburied in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York, USA, after the war.
Received Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Buried: July 20, 1949 USA
Many thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen (ww2-pacific.com and ww2-europe.com)
Rest in Peace.
Military Information: PFC, 134th Infantry, 35th Division
Al was wounded in action on September 27, 1944 in France. He returned to duty on November 10, 1944. Al was killed in action on December 9, 1944 in France. Al died at Wallerode, Liege, Belgium, a small Village near Saint Vith. On December 9th, the 35th Infantry Division enlarged its bridgehead over the Saar River. The 134th Infantry made little gain due to very heavy, accurate enemy artillery fire. The 1st and 2nd Battalions held their positions and the 3rd Battalion gained several hundred yards in capturing Hill 271.
The US 3rd Army was engaged in fighting around the various bridgeheads over the Saar River.
Al was originally buried in Limey-Toul, France (a temporary Cemetery); later at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial Saint-Avold, Department de la Moselle, Lorraine, France. In 1949, reburied in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York, USA, after the war.
Received Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Buried: July 20, 1949 USA
Many thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen (ww2-pacific.com and ww2-europe.com)
Rest in Peace.
Military Information: PFC, 134th Infantry, 35th Division
Albert, the son of Ray Adelbert and Minnie L. Bellinger, was called Al by family and friends. He was raised in Pennsylvania with his siblings: Leonard, Ellsworth and June. Al's father was a coal miner.
Al was wounded in action on September 27, 1944 in France. He returned to duty on November 10, 1944. Al was killed in action on December 9, 1944 in France. Al died at Wallerode, Liege, Belgium, a small Village near Saint Vith. On December 9th, the 35th Infantry Division enlarged its bridgehead over the Saar River. The 134th Infantry made little gain due to very heavy, accurate enemy artillery fire. The 1st and 2nd Battalions held their positions and the 3rd Battalion gained several hundred yards in capturing Hill 271.
The US 3rd Army was engaged in fighting around the various bridgeheads over the Saar River.
Al was originally buried in Limey-Toul, France (a temporary Cemetery); later at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial Saint-Avold, Department de la Moselle, Lorraine, France. In 1949, reburied in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York, USA, after the war.
Received Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Buried: July 20, 1949 USA
Many thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen (ww2-pacific.com and ww2-europe.com)
Rest in Peace.
Military Information: PFC, 134th Infantry, 35th Division
Al was wounded in action on September 27, 1944 in France. He returned to duty on November 10, 1944. Al was killed in action on December 9, 1944 in France. Al died at Wallerode, Liege, Belgium, a small Village near Saint Vith. On December 9th, the 35th Infantry Division enlarged its bridgehead over the Saar River. The 134th Infantry made little gain due to very heavy, accurate enemy artillery fire. The 1st and 2nd Battalions held their positions and the 3rd Battalion gained several hundred yards in capturing Hill 271.
The US 3rd Army was engaged in fighting around the various bridgeheads over the Saar River.
Al was originally buried in Limey-Toul, France (a temporary Cemetery); later at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial Saint-Avold, Department de la Moselle, Lorraine, France. In 1949, reburied in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, New York, USA, after the war.
Received Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Buried: July 20, 1949 USA
Many thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen (ww2-pacific.com and ww2-europe.com)
Rest in Peace.
Military Information: PFC, 134th Infantry, 35th Division
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