Albert Hegenberger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He died in an air accident near Wendover Air Force Base, Utah, on March 26, 1956.
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Albert Carl Hegenberger (ASN: 0-26293), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters, 461st Bombardment Wing.