Albert H. Hom

Albert H. Hom
Era Cold War
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Sergeant
Wall G
Wall Side 1
Row 2
Plaque Number 40

  ALBERT H. HOM, at age 27, joined the U.S. Army National Guard of 
California, serving from 1952 – 1958.  He held the rank of Sergeant.  The National 
Guard is part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. It is a 
reserve military force, financed by the Federal Government.  National Guard units 
can be mobilized for federal active duty to supplement regular armed forces 
during times of war or national emergency.  They have constant training and 
serve in various areas.  In San Diego, Albert Hom worked in providing food 
services and also served in the artillery division. 

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