Blosch, Albert Paul, Lt Col

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Last Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
1021A-Pilot
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1968-1971, 1st Special Operations Wing
Service Years
1942 - 1971
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Home State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Year of Birth
1920
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
Bristow, Oklahoma
Last Address
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date of Passing
Oct 30, 2011
 
Location of Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - South St Paul, Minnesota

 Official Badges 

Air Force Retired AAFTTC Instructor Air Commando US Army Honorable Discharge

WW II Honorable Discharge Pin


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal




 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

He was the aircraft commander of MC-130E "Cherry Two" during the Son Tay Raid into North Vietnam Nov 20-21, 1970.  
 

Synopsis of his Silver Star citation:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Albert P. Blosch, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States as a member of an all-volunteer joint U.S. Army and Air Force raiding force in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed heliborne assault mission to rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war at Son Tay prison in North Vietnam, on 21 November 1970. The personal skill and extreme courage displayed by Colonel Blosch in his gallant actions during the heroic rescue attempt contributed immeasurably to the ultimate effectiveness and tactical success of the mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Blosch has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-985 (December 15, 1970)

Action Date: November 21, 1970

Service: Air Force

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Division: Son Tay Volunteer Task Force

   
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Sources:
http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1583
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=79804235
http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=45793

   

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Starnes, James Roy, Col, (1942-1974) [Other Service Rank]
Strombom, Frederick Arthur, Capt, (1942-1968) [Other Service Rank]
Thompson, Robert Luther, Maj Gen, (1941-1979) [Other Service Rank]
Aldrin, Edwin Eugene, Col, (1917-1956) Lieutenant Colonel
Bertrandias, Victor Emile, Maj Gen, (1917-1955) Major
Castle, Frederick Walter, Brig Gen, (1930-1944) First Lieutenant
Bean, James E., Col, (1942-1974) Second Lieutenant
Zehnder, Herbert Roy, Col, (1943-1975) 114 1141A Second Lieutenant
Johnson, Clarence Oscar, Capt, (1939-1944) Sergeant
Leonard, Davis Berryman, MSgt, (1942-1953) A08 AAF MOS 1036 Sergeant
Myers, Raleigh Beecher, Lt Col, (1942-1967) 00 Private First Class
Ogan, Russell Griffith, Brig Gen, (1942-1974) 00 Private First Class
Rankin, Robert James, Col, (1941-1973) Private First Class
Ammon, Robert Harvey, Lt Col, (1942-1967) Private
Conley, Carl F., 2nd Lt, (1942-1944) 111 Private
Dallman, Howard Marvin, Col, (1942-1974) Private
Erwin, Henry Eugene, MSgt, (1942-1947) Private
Estle, Dale R., SSgt, (1942-1944) Private
Juanarena, Cecilio Basil, Lt Col, (1942-1975) 00 Private
Keirn, Richard Paul, Col, (1942-1976) Private
Lopez, Donald Sewell, Lt Col, (1942-1964) Private
Mann, Charles Finley, Maj, (1942-1963) A06 AAF MOS 188 Private
Powers, Joe Harry, Capt, (1941-1951) Private

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