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s/sgt albert "cotton" trost

biography

Albert served in the Army Air Corps, 15th Air Corps. He flew out of Italy and Southern France, flying 50 missions on B-17 bombers at a time when 25 missions would earn you a trip home. The life expectancy of a bomber crew was around 15%; Albert and his crew were very lucky.

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decorations

Badges: Aerial Gunner Wings Badge
Medals-Top Row: Air Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Patches-Right Breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Patch
Left Sleeve: 15th Air Force Patch

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