Born: December 27, 1919
Died: June 16, 1944
Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan (killed)
Highest Rank Attained: Corporal
Decorations: Purple Heart
Albert Duryea joined Able Company in September 1943, from the Marine base at Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. He had two years of experience under his belt, and the new company was in need of NCOs. Duryea was given command of a rifle squad.
He fought on Namur and landed on Saipan. On June 16, 1944, Duryea was part of a volunteer group trying to reach Corporal Anthony Pramberger's heavy machine gun, which had been knocked out. The Japanese spotted the group, and let fly with a barrage from a battery of German-made 88mm artillery pieces. Duryea, who was in front, was hit in the head by a shell splinter and instantly killed.
Duryea's name at the American Memorial Park Court of Honor, Saipan.
Duryea was buried in Grave 602, Row 7, Plot 3 of the Fourth Marine Division Cemetery on Saipan. His remains were later returned to California, and he rests in the Holy Cross Cemetery of Los Angeles.