Albert Winius

Albert Winius served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa.

His award citation reads:
 * The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Albert Henry Winius (MCSN: 298730), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Tank Commander with Company A, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Islands, 13 June 1945. Directing the operations of his tank and crew with unrelenting aggressiveness during a furious enemy counterattack, Platoon Sergeant Winius fought a gallant battle against tremendous odds until his tank was destroyed by Japanese antitank fire. Quick to act in the face of sudden disaster, he staunchly disregarded serious wounds received in the bitter exchange of hostilities and, steadfastly refusing evacuation, took station in an exposed position beside his immobilized vehicle to direct the evacuation of his crew members. Struck by an enemy shell and mortally wounded as he assisted his wounded bow gunner from the tank, he resolutely continued evacuation operations, persevering in his efforts despite the terrific concentration of hostile fire until he was certain all crew members had been removed. Dauntless and determined, Platoon Sergeant Winius, by his stouthearted courage and devotion to duty, rendered valiant service, and his conduct throughout upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Winius was born in Little Chute, Wisconsin.