Albert Collin was born on July 29, 1908 in Maine. He resided in Aroostook County, Maine prior to the war. He enlisted in the Army on June 26, 1942 in Bangor, Maine. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed in the manufacture of paper goods and also as Single, without dependents. Albert served as a Private First Class, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry, 88th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 28, 1944 at the age of 36 in Italy and is now buried in the Frenchville Catholic Cemetery, Ashland, Aroostook County, Maine, USA. His unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.