NAME: Albert V. Luksis
ASN: 35561493
PLACE OF BIRTH: Gary, Indiana
DATE OF BIRTH: ?? ??? 1921
DATES OF SERVICE: 07 Oct 1942 - 10 Sep 1944
UNIT ASSIGNED: A Co 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS: Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France
AWARDS: Parachutist Badge with combat jump star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart Medal with oak leaf cluster, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead and two campaign stars
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
07 Oct 1942 - Enlisted at Indianapolis, IN - NARA Enlistment Record
| Field Title | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ARMY SERIAL NUMBER | 35561493 | 35561493 |
| NAME | LUKSIS#ALBERT#V######### | LUKSIS#ALBERT#V######### |
| RESIDENCE: STATE | 51 | INDIANA |
| RESIDENCE: COUNTY | 089 | LAKE |
| PLACE OF ENLISTMENT | 5140 | INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY | 07 | 07 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH | 10 | 10 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR | 42 | 42 |
| GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION | PVT# | Private |
| GRADE: CODE | 8 | Private |
| BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION | BI# | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| BRANCH: CODE | 00 | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| FIELD USE AS DESIRED | # | # |
| TERM OF ENLISTMENT | 5 | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| LONGEVITY | ### | ### |
| SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL | 0 | Civil Life |
| NATIVITY | 51 | INDIANA |
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 21 | 21 |
| RACE AND CITIZENSHIP | 1 | White, citizen |
| EDUCATION | 4 | 4 years of high school |
| CIVILIAN OCCUPATION | 145 | Weighers |
| MARITAL STATUS | 6 | Single, without dependents |
| COMPONENT OF THE ARMY | 7 | Selectees (Enlisted Men) |
| CARD NUMBER | # | # |
| BOX NUMBER | 0959 | 0959 |
| FILM REEL NUMBER | 5.21# | 5.21# |
22 Jan 1944 - Participated in Operation SHINGLE the amphibious invasion of Anzio, Italy
10 Apr 1944 - Pfc. Albert V. Luksis 35561493 A Co, 509th PIB GO 5 The following named Officers and Enlisted Men of Companies indicated having fulfilled all requirements as set forth in Par #3. a&b, Section I, WD Circular #269, dated 27 October 1943, are hereby announced as Combat Infantrymen and are entitled to wear the badge as specified in WD Circular above.
24 Jul 1944 - Pfc. Albert V. Luksis 35561493 A Co 509th PIB Listed on jump manifest for Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) the airborne invasion of Southern France 15 Aug 1944 Bn Plane 8, A Co Plane 8 Seat 2
15 Aug 1944 - Participated in Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) the airborne invasion of Southern France
10 Sep 1944 - Pfc. Albert V. Luksis 35561493 509th PIB Gary Ind Buried Plot B Row 3 Grave 7 Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Listed on page 389 in the book "Stand in the Door" by Charles H. Doyle and Terrell Stewart
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