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Louis J. Trosclair, Top Gunner, B-24 Liberator Bomber #42-50511. Plane crashed near Surbourg, France, 5 Sep1944. He was held as POW almost 9 months in Stalag Luft IV, Grosstychow, Prussia. Was liberated 2 May 1945 by British Troops. This photo was taken at his grandson's wedding in New Orleans, La.

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After some research, the pow dates were incorrect. According to Louis Trosclair’s discharge records he was held prisoner of war from Sept 5, 1944 until May 2, 1945 when liberated by the British.  Thanks for contributing this picture of paw paw and sharing his part of history. 

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