Show LEGION WORKER HAS NO LEGS state adjutant of the he Dopart mant n of idaho does not allow handicap to interfere handicapped loster lester F albert state adjutant of the Depart deportment menE or of idabo of the american legion considers no do physical disability nn an insurmountable obstacle for this intrepid tot veteran eran of the world war who at the tha battle of Cont consigny contigny igny lost both legs and suffered other serious wounds lias has not faltered in performance of his work since its his return to civilian villan ci life albert who was it a lieutenant with company C kompany 0 01 octh engineers was in action eulth the first french army at in may 1019 two platoons platoon of the company were under his command as lie he was in charge of the searchlight section their position was under the direct and heavy shell fire cre of the germans during the night of slay may 27 one of the german shells ended active service for lieutenant albert lester F albert it shattered both his legs tore oft off a finger of his right hand and inflicted many severe body wounds only immediate surgical aid followed by blood transfusion was responsible for saving alberts life after a long period in a government hospital at fort snelling minn glnn he returned to his home in idaho and took up his chosen work as an electrical engineer his activity in the organization of the american legion in idaho brought him recognition from hundreds of ex ei service men of the state and at the first annual convention he was named to the post of department adjutant he has held this position since that time and at the last convention was elected tor for a three year period mr alberts determination for rehabilitation in spite of the injury he suffered has won the admiration of legionnaires all over the country in noting the enthusiasm with which he be carries on his work the extent of the injury Is never thought of he considers that physical hand handicap leap will not thwart progress it if determination la Is it a factor in the fight against it |