He enlisted in the army at age 17, May 17, 1944.
Called to active duty July 28, 1944
He shipped to Hawaii in February 1945, and went from there to Saipan.
He landed on Okinawa July 28, 1945 with Company B, 165th Regiment, 27th Infantry
He participated in the battle for Machinto airstrip, about 3 miles north of Naha, and was in the mopping up the northern hills of Okinawa.
His outfit went to Japan in September, 1945. He was stationed at Hirosake and Takada and was then transferred to the 519 MP battalion in December and served as an MP in Yokohama.
He left Japan July 23. 1946 and was discharged from the army at Fort Sam Houston, Aug 10, 1946
He attended college and joined the Army again.
He served in the Korean conflict as a US Army Sargeant.
He was stationed at Halobird Field in Baltimore. He then left for Fort Knox KY where he attended officers training school in October 1951.
Al was most proud of his military service. He was awarded many medals, including the bronze star. He also saw combat in Viet Nam in the 70's
After serving his country, Al was a land man in South Texas. His career then turned to Private Investigation.
Al lived life to the fullest. He was witty, vibrant, and a man that took every opportunity to grab what life offered.
He was much loved and touched many lives during his 85 years on earth.
He is greatly missed.
(The original headstone was replaced.The first one included "I didn't come here to dance" which is what he invariably said to any waitress asking if he was "ready to order". The second one had a different inscription that included "watch that wire". He was such a jokester!)
Called to active duty July 28, 1944
He shipped to Hawaii in February 1945, and went from there to Saipan.
He landed on Okinawa July 28, 1945 with Company B, 165th Regiment, 27th Infantry
He participated in the battle for Machinto airstrip, about 3 miles north of Naha, and was in the mopping up the northern hills of Okinawa.
His outfit went to Japan in September, 1945. He was stationed at Hirosake and Takada and was then transferred to the 519 MP battalion in December and served as an MP in Yokohama.
He left Japan July 23. 1946 and was discharged from the army at Fort Sam Houston, Aug 10, 1946
He attended college and joined the Army again.
He served in the Korean conflict as a US Army Sargeant.
He was stationed at Halobird Field in Baltimore. He then left for Fort Knox KY where he attended officers training school in October 1951.
Al was most proud of his military service. He was awarded many medals, including the bronze star. He also saw combat in Viet Nam in the 70's
After serving his country, Al was a land man in South Texas. His career then turned to Private Investigation.
Al lived life to the fullest. He was witty, vibrant, and a man that took every opportunity to grab what life offered.
He was much loved and touched many lives during his 85 years on earth.
He is greatly missed.
(The original headstone was replaced.The first one included "I didn't come here to dance" which is what he invariably said to any waitress asking if he was "ready to order". The second one had a different inscription that included "watch that wire". He was such a jokester!)
He enlisted in the army at age 17, May 17, 1944.
Called to active duty July 28, 1944
He shipped to Hawaii in February 1945, and went from there to Saipan.
He landed on Okinawa July 28, 1945 with Company B, 165th Regiment, 27th Infantry
He participated in the battle for Machinto airstrip, about 3 miles north of Naha, and was in the mopping up the northern hills of Okinawa.
His outfit went to Japan in September, 1945. He was stationed at Hirosake and Takada and was then transferred to the 519 MP battalion in December and served as an MP in Yokohama.
He left Japan July 23. 1946 and was discharged from the army at Fort Sam Houston, Aug 10, 1946
He attended college and joined the Army again.
He served in the Korean conflict as a US Army Sargeant.
He was stationed at Halobird Field in Baltimore. He then left for Fort Knox KY where he attended officers training school in October 1951.
Al was most proud of his military service. He was awarded many medals, including the bronze star. He also saw combat in Viet Nam in the 70's
After serving his country, Al was a land man in South Texas. His career then turned to Private Investigation.
Al lived life to the fullest. He was witty, vibrant, and a man that took every opportunity to grab what life offered.
He was much loved and touched many lives during his 85 years on earth.
He is greatly missed.
(The original headstone was replaced.The first one included "I didn't come here to dance" which is what he invariably said to any waitress asking if he was "ready to order". The second one had a different inscription that included "watch that wire". He was such a jokester!)
Called to active duty July 28, 1944
He shipped to Hawaii in February 1945, and went from there to Saipan.
He landed on Okinawa July 28, 1945 with Company B, 165th Regiment, 27th Infantry
He participated in the battle for Machinto airstrip, about 3 miles north of Naha, and was in the mopping up the northern hills of Okinawa.
His outfit went to Japan in September, 1945. He was stationed at Hirosake and Takada and was then transferred to the 519 MP battalion in December and served as an MP in Yokohama.
He left Japan July 23. 1946 and was discharged from the army at Fort Sam Houston, Aug 10, 1946
He attended college and joined the Army again.
He served in the Korean conflict as a US Army Sargeant.
He was stationed at Halobird Field in Baltimore. He then left for Fort Knox KY where he attended officers training school in October 1951.
Al was most proud of his military service. He was awarded many medals, including the bronze star. He also saw combat in Viet Nam in the 70's
After serving his country, Al was a land man in South Texas. His career then turned to Private Investigation.
Al lived life to the fullest. He was witty, vibrant, and a man that took every opportunity to grab what life offered.
He was much loved and touched many lives during his 85 years on earth.
He is greatly missed.
(The original headstone was replaced.The first one included "I didn't come here to dance" which is what he invariably said to any waitress asking if he was "ready to order". The second one had a different inscription that included "watch that wire". He was such a jokester!)
Inscription
I didn't come here to dance
Gravesite Details
His headstone was changed after his interment. "watch that wire" refers to Al's penchant for startling folks walking by. Yes, he was indeed a special man.
