FRE 992
IMAGESecond Lieutenant William J Anderson, of the 303rd Bomb Group, smokes a cigar during a game of cards. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257542.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Formerly a bank clerk in New York, 2nd Lieut Willaim J. Andersen, whose home is with his parents at 49 Garden Street, Roslyn Htd, N.Y., has navigated his plane in 17 raids on the Hun.This has gained him the Air Medal and 2 Clusters at the age of 23. Our picture shows him pausing during a game of cards at the services club "Somewhere in England." U65. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-726970
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Locations
- Site type: Airfield