World War II
The Key brothers both served as bomber pilots in the during World War II. Fred was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (USA),
Al was the Co of the 66th Squadron (part of the 44th Bombardment Group) flying Consolidated B-24 Liberators from England. By the time he was taken off comabt missions in 1943 he had earned a Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, an Air Medal, a Distinguished Service Cross from the British and seven Bronze Stars for participating in combat.
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