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Albert Usher

A young soldier in Claude's company.

minor

Also known as young Usher, Usher

First appearance: i

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In III: A Marine from Wyoming, orphaned young, who bonds with Claude and shares his admiration for the Marines and his past. Later, in IV: Albert Usher, the young Marine, tells a story about the landing at Vera Cruz…

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RWRalph WheelerBFBert FullerDGDavid GerhardtMAMahaileyBWBayliss WheelerAUAlbert Usher

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast of minor characters
  • Hometown community and family
  • War comrades and French hosts

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