US Naval Academy Class of 1944
Albert was lost in the explosion of USS Turner (DD 648) in New York harbor on January 3, 1944. He has a memory marker in Ohio.
Lucky Bag yearbook bio entry:
Albert Patrick Gross
Akron, Ohio
Al distinguished himself in many ways. We cheered him to many a victory as captain of the swimming team, realizing the conscientious effort and training it required to make a swimmer of his caliber. When the water in the natatorium no longer foamed from his wake, Al hurled a mean curve for the company softball team. His three stripes show that the Executive Department appreciated his leadership qualities as much as his classmates. Add a sincere, generous, good-humored nature to an athletic physique, and throw in an eye for beauty and you have Al, a gentleman and friend, an asset to any ship in any fleet.
Albert was lost in the explosion of USS Turner (DD 648) in New York harbor on January 3, 1944. He has a memory marker in Ohio.
Lucky Bag yearbook bio entry:
Albert Patrick Gross
Akron, Ohio
Al distinguished himself in many ways. We cheered him to many a victory as captain of the swimming team, realizing the conscientious effort and training it required to make a swimmer of his caliber. When the water in the natatorium no longer foamed from his wake, Al hurled a mean curve for the company softball team. His three stripes show that the Executive Department appreciated his leadership qualities as much as his classmates. Add a sincere, generous, good-humored nature to an athletic physique, and throw in an eye for beauty and you have Al, a gentleman and friend, an asset to any ship in any fleet.
US Naval Academy Class of 1944
Albert was lost in the explosion of USS Turner (DD 648) in New York harbor on January 3, 1944. He has a memory marker in Ohio.
Lucky Bag yearbook bio entry:
Albert Patrick Gross
Akron, Ohio
Al distinguished himself in many ways. We cheered him to many a victory as captain of the swimming team, realizing the conscientious effort and training it required to make a swimmer of his caliber. When the water in the natatorium no longer foamed from his wake, Al hurled a mean curve for the company softball team. His three stripes show that the Executive Department appreciated his leadership qualities as much as his classmates. Add a sincere, generous, good-humored nature to an athletic physique, and throw in an eye for beauty and you have Al, a gentleman and friend, an asset to any ship in any fleet.
Albert was lost in the explosion of USS Turner (DD 648) in New York harbor on January 3, 1944. He has a memory marker in Ohio.
Lucky Bag yearbook bio entry:
Albert Patrick Gross
Akron, Ohio
Al distinguished himself in many ways. We cheered him to many a victory as captain of the swimming team, realizing the conscientious effort and training it required to make a swimmer of his caliber. When the water in the natatorium no longer foamed from his wake, Al hurled a mean curve for the company softball team. His three stripes show that the Executive Department appreciated his leadership qualities as much as his classmates. Add a sincere, generous, good-humored nature to an athletic physique, and throw in an eye for beauty and you have Al, a gentleman and friend, an asset to any ship in any fleet.
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