Albert is the son of Albert Leroy Lockwood, Sr and Lily Bowers. They are both the children of English immigrants from Brighouse, Yorkshire and Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Albert had one sister, Ida Pearl Lockwood Vallerie. He served in WWII as a staff sergeant and tail gunner on the B 29- The City of Trenton (named in honor of his hometown of Trenton, NJ) where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his many missions flown over Japan. After the war he attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned his degree in mechanical and petro-chemical engineering. He also met his future wife, Joan Caroline Turse, while in college. They were married in 1949 and subsequently had four children, two which died in infancy. Albert worked at the Naval Jet Propulsion Lab in Philadelphia, PA and Trenton, NJ. During his long and very successful career as an engineer, he played a major role in the development of synthetic oil for use in high performance military aircraft; and was instrumental in helping develop the Harrier, renowned for its use in the Falklands War, and many advanced helicopters. Much time was spent abroad in Scotland working with Rolls Royce on engine development for these aircraft. He was a long time resident of Pennsauken, NJ, a very loving father and animal lover. He adored cats, especially black ones, a trait he passed on to his children & grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man; and despite his long hours at work, would always volunteer and remain heavily involved in his childrens' activities, community events and Episcopal Church activities. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ, along with his wife Joan Caroline Turse, son Michael , daughter Deborah, mother Lily Bowers Lockwood & mother in law Caroline Granger Turse.
Albert is the son of Albert Leroy Lockwood, Sr and Lily Bowers. They are both the children of English immigrants from Brighouse, Yorkshire and Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Albert had one sister, Ida Pearl Lockwood Vallerie. He served in WWII as a staff sergeant and tail gunner on the B 29- The City of Trenton (named in honor of his hometown of Trenton, NJ) where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his many missions flown over Japan. After the war he attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned his degree in mechanical and petro-chemical engineering. He also met his future wife, Joan Caroline Turse, while in college. They were married in 1949 and subsequently had four children, two which died in infancy. Albert worked at the Naval Jet Propulsion Lab in Philadelphia, PA and Trenton, NJ. During his long and very successful career as an engineer, he played a major role in the development of synthetic oil for use in high performance military aircraft; and was instrumental in helping develop the Harrier, renowned for its use in the Falklands War, and many advanced helicopters. Much time was spent abroad in Scotland working with Rolls Royce on engine development for these aircraft. He was a long time resident of Pennsauken, NJ, a very loving father and animal lover. He adored cats, especially black ones, a trait he passed on to his children & grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man; and despite his long hours at work, would always volunteer and remain heavily involved in his childrens' activities, community events and Episcopal Church activities. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ, along with his wife Joan Caroline Turse, son Michael , daughter Deborah, mother Lily Bowers Lockwood & mother in law Caroline Granger Turse.
