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Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is flown back to the United States. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp ]'passed for publication 5 Apr 1944' [stamp]. '314794'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '"BOOMERANG, 53 MISSION LIBERATOR GOES HOME. Associated Press Photo shows: Brig Gen James P Hodges of Washington DC writes his name on the "Boomerang" while Capt Walter T. Stewart ,
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Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is flown back to the United States. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp ]'passed for publication 5 Apr 1944' [stamp]. '314794'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '"BOOMERANG, 53 MISSION LIBERATOR GOES HOME. Associated Press Photo shows: Brig Gen James P Hodges of Washington DC writes his name on the "Boomerang" while Capt Walter T. Stewart , pilot of the ship looks on.'

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General James O Hodges visits Colonel Thompson of the 448th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'B/G James P Hodges (rt) with Col Thompson 448 BG (left).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '448 BG- 2nd BD Co General Hodges visiting Col Thompson.'

James Pratt Hodges

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
  • Service Numbers: O-10891
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection