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George Cottone

Prisoner of War Ribbon

George Cottone of New York became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Coast Artillery Corps, CAC: COAST ARTILLERY CORPS or AMP: ARMY MINE PLANT, George was captured by GERMANY and was imprisoned at Stalag 2B Hammerstein (99 work camps in vicinity of Koslin - Stolp) West Prussia 53-17. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows George was in 443 Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops Automatic Weapons, Anti-Aircraft Semi-Mobile North African Theatre: Tunisia. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service George.

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