Alexander Hubner

Alexander, born on July 29th, 1925, was inducted on September 27th, 1943, at Camp Upton, Long Island, NY. He entered active service on October 18th, 1943, and was sent to Fort Benning, GA, for basic training. Originally, Alexander was slated to attend Army Specialized Training (ASTP) to learn Japanese. However, in December 1943, due to an urgent need for replacements, the Army canceled all ASTP training. Alexander was then sent to Camp McCain, MS, where he was assigned to the 94th Division, Company C, 1st Battalion 376 Infantry.

In September 1944, the 94th Division boarded a train headed north. The troops were unaware of their destination, but Alexander recognized the Hudson River and understood they were bound for Europe. On August 6th, 1944, the 94th Division departed from New York City on the Queen Mary and sailed to Scotland. They remained in the UK for one month before moving to a concrete dock constructed at Utah Beach, Normandy.

Shortly after arriving in France, Alexander was recognized for his fluency in German and was subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Headquarters Intelligence. He fought and conducted intelligence patrols and interrogations in France (St. Nazaire, St. Malo, Channel Islands, France-Luxembourg border), Germany (Besch, Tettingen, Butsdorf, Sinz, Trier, Ludwigshafen, Dreikopf), and Czechoslovakia (Osek, Blatna). The 94th departed Europe on a Victory Ship and returned to New York City on January 28th, 1946. Alexander participated in the following battles and campaigns: Northern France, Central Europe, the Ardennes, and the Rhineland.

Alexander was discharged as a Sergeant in the Intelligence NCO on February 2nd, 1946. His decorations and citations include the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Occupation Medal, Liberation of Czechoslovakia Medal, and St. Nazaire Free French Forces of the Interior Underground Badge.