Oct 16, 2016 · Eddie Albert Heimberger was famous for his acting skills but few know of his heroism in WW2. Eddie in the battle of Tarawa disobeyed his orders to collect reusable supplies from the initial landing and instead rescued over 40 marines who were trapped offshore under heavy machine gun fire.

Nov 19, 2013 · He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was discharged a short year later so that he could accept an officer position in the Naval Reserve. During the Battle of Tarawa, Albert earned a Bronze...

He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for his actions during the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943, when, as the coxswain of a US Navy landing craft, he rescued 47 Marines who were stranded offshore (and supervised the rescue of 30 others), while under heavy enemy machine-gun fire. [7] .

Mar 3, 2023 · During World War II, Eddie Albert joined the United States Navy as a lieutenant serving in the Pacific Theater. He was involved in numerous operations and battles, including the Battle of Tarawa; his instinctive, selfless, and heroic actions saved the lives of between 50 and 70 Marines trapped in a desperate situation.

May 1, 1993 · The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Eddie Albert. Albert was born in Rock Island, Illinois on 22 April 1908 and joined the Navy in 1942. Following officer training at Cornell University, he was shipped to the South Pacific.

In real life, Eddie Albert—Eva Gabor’s costar in the TV series Green Acres (1965-1971)—was a hero in World War II.

Nov 10, 2009 · "Battle of Tarawa," starring Eddie Albert: In this thrilling action-adventure, legendary actor Eddie Albert plays a recently enlisted Navy sailor sent to defend his country during World War...

What not quite so many may remember is his service during World War II. He didn't have to go, but he did. Eddie Albert was 37 when he was commissioned. Before joining the Navy in 1943, Edward Heimberger had been a singer on NBC radio, played on Broadway, and acted in six Hollywood movies.

May 28, 2005 · Seven months after Pearl Harbor, Mr. Albert joined the Navy. After officers training school, he was assigned to an amphibious transport ship and saw action in the South Pacific. After the war,...

In 1942 Albert joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the USS Sheridan. He drove a landing craft vehicle in the first invasion wave at the Battle of Tarawa in 1943, rescuing seventy marines who were wounded or stranded on the beachhead, a …