Veterans in My Life: Alice's Story

Father 
Bruno B Luberda
World War II
Marine Corps - Corporal
Tank Driver
Fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
Wounded in Saipan when his tank was hit by enemy fire
Awarded the Purple Heart
Served 1942-1946

Sister
Lynn M Luberda
Army – Sergeant 1978-1981
Helicopter Maintenance/Turbine Engines
Served in California, Korea and Kentucky
Reserves until 1990

Uncle
Chester Luberda
Sobieski, Wi
Born 10-09-1923
Causality 05-30-1945
World War ll
Marine Corps – Radio Operator
Corporal – Marine Bombing Squadron VMB-611
Died while serving

LOCATION
Davao, Philippines
DETAILS
KIA MIA killed and missing in action




BURIAL

Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO

AWARDS

★ Purple Heart

★ American Campaign Medal

★ World War II Victory Medal

★ Combat Action Ribbon

ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Corporal Luberda was reported missing in action on May 30, 1945 while on a regularly scheduled combat strike against enemy installations at the Kibawe Trail area near Davao, Mindanao.

Lt. Fish's aircraft wreckage and crew skeletal remains were found on November 16, 1956 in the area the plane was reported missing. Although individual identification was impossible, it was confirmed that the remains were of Lt. Fish and his crew. A group burial of the eight Marines, with full military honors, was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO on July 15, 1957.

By: Alice E.