Lewis Albanese (27 April 1946 - 1 December 1966) was an American U.S. Army Private First Class during the Vietnam War who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a fire fight where he freed his platoon from sniper fire. Albanese was born in Venice, Italy, enlisted in Seattle, Washington and was sent to Vietnam as part of the 7th Cavalry or the 1st Cavalry Division. While on patrol in the Republic of Vietnam with Company B of the 5th Battalion, … Wikipedia
Lewis Albanese Birth: Apr. 27, 1946 Death: Dec. 1, 1966 Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10770
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