Albert V. Sampson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Albert V. Sampson was inducted into the Army on March 22, 1942 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Makinen, Minnesota.
He served as a Technical Sergeant and platoon leader with Company A of the 134th Infantry Regiment of the 35th Infantry Division in Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland. He was wounded in action.
He was awarded the following: Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged on March 25, 1946 at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 280.
