Service Number: R76714
Force: Air
Regiment: Royal Canadian Air Force
Rank: Flight Sergeant
Bruce Albright was born March 2, 1914, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Albright of Beaverlodge, AB. At age 26 in 1940 he enlisted in the RCAF as a pilot, and was stationed in Yorkton, SK. On August 16, 1941 Bruce was given his wings. He was sent overseas and took part in at least two big German raids. According to a news article, Bruce was captain of a Wellington bomber, and promoted to Flight Sergeant on June 1, 1941. It is believed that he was killed in action on June 2, 1942, possibly in the bombing raid on Essen, Germany. Bruce was the first communicant of the United Church in Beaverlodge to give his life in World War II. A plaque at Kinuseo Falls in Monkman Park commemorates Bruce.
Source: Grande Prairie Herald Aug. 28, 1941; Sept. 4, 1941; Aug 27, 1942; Nov. 25, 1943; Beaverlodge High Year Book 1947-48 p.26