Georges Albert was born on 8 April 1923 in Esch-sur-Alzette and lived in Schifflange. He voluntarily enlisted in the Wehrmacht at the end of 1941 after having already joined the Hitler Youth, and was deployed in the navy. During his time in service, he corresponded with his family and friends, exchanging letters in which they shared their day-to-day encounters and experiences. He went missing as a submarine crew member in the North Atlantic and was declared dead on 6 October 1943.