NAME: Albert M. Dager Jr.
ASN: 33118235
PLACE OF BIRTH: Ambler, PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 29 Nov 1919
DATES OF SERVICE: 05 Jan 1942 -
UNIT ASSIGNED: E Co, 2nd Bn, 509th PIR
CAMPAIGNS: Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia
AWARDS: Parachutist Badge with two combat jump stars, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead and two campaign stars, WWII Victory Medal
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
05 Jan 1942 - Enlisted at New Cumberland, PA - NARA Enlistment Record
| Field Title | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ARMY SERIAL NUMBER | 33118235 | 33118235 |
| NAME | DAGE##ALBERT#JR######### | DAGE##ALBERT#JR######### |
| RESIDENCE: STATE | 32 | PENNSYLVANIA |
| RESIDENCE: COUNTY | 091 | MONTGOMERY |
| PLACE OF ENLISTMENT | 3288 | NEW CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY | 05 | 05 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH | 01 | 01 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR | 42 | 42 |
| GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION | PVT# | Private |
| GRADE: CODE | 8 | Private |
| BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION | +I# | Undefined Code |
| 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 | # | Undefined Code |
| NATIVITY | #2 | Undefined Code |
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 19 | 19 |
| RACE AND CITIZENSHIP | 1 | White, citizen |
| EDUCATION | 0 | Grammar school |
| CIVILIAN OCCUPATION | 134 | Shipping and receiving clerks |
| MARITAL STATUS | 6 | Single, without dependents |
| COMPONENT OF THE ARMY | 7 | Selectees (Enlisted Men) |
| CARD NUMBER | # | # |
| BOX NUMBER | 0613 | 0613 |
| FILM REEL NUMBER | 2.277 | 2.277 |
08 Nov 1942 - Pvt. Albert Dager 33118235 E Co, 2nd Bn, 509th PIR, Hometwon: Ambler, PA, Participated in Operation TORCH the airborne invasion of Oran, North Africa, Plane: 3 Seat: 12 Combat Weight: 243 lbs. Their aircraft flew the entire route finding all checkpoints. Once near the airfield they received anti-aircraft fire. They turned around and headed back out over the dry lake bed where they were forced to land by Vichy French fighters shooting up their aircraft. They were picked up by another aircraft later and flown in to the airfield after it had been secured.
15 Nov 1942 - Pfc. Albert Dager 33118235 Particpated in the airborne invasion of Youks les Bains, Tunisia
14 Sep 1943 - Pfc. Albert Dager 33118235 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Participated in Operation GIANT III the airborne invasion of Avellino, Italy
24 Apr 1985 - Passed away, buried at Plot L 116 1, Rose Hill Cemetery, Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
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