FRE 931

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Staff Sergeant Harry Meyers of the 303rd Bomb Group adjusts his flying boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publciation 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238791.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Ready to go". Here is S/Sgt Harry N Meyers,of 114 Rohman Ave ,Peoria, Ill. Fixing his flying kit. Aged 26, married, he worked as a carpenter way back in the days of peace. His parents, Mr and Mrs Albert A Meyers are at 919 Ellis St Peoria, Ill. Sgt Meyers went to Manuel Training High School. His message home is-" Britains OK., but will be glad to get back to the old U. S."[Printed caption] Passed for publication 16 Dec 1942.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Staff Sergeant Harry Meyers of the 303rd Bomb Group adjusts his flying boots. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publciation 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238791.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Ready to go". Here is S/Sgt Harry N Meyers,of 114 Rohman Ave ,Peoria, Ill. Fixing his flying kit. Aged 26, married, he worked as a carpenter way back in the days of peace. His parents, Mr and Mrs Albert A Meyers are at 919 Ellis St Peoria, Ill. Sgt Meyers went
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 369th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16054785
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection