FRE 986
IMAGETechnical Sergeant Francis John Burns, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, with his accordion. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and' 257526.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"He'll have music wherever he goes". T/Sergt. Francis John Burns, of 20 Greenville St., Somerville, Mass. is now serving as a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. He has been on 14 raids and holds the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. He was formerly a clerk with the Metropolitan Ice Co. 321, Washington St., Somerville, Mass, and is 28 years old. He sends his love to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jospeh Burns, at Greenville St. Educated at Burnett School, Sergt. Burns says that he wants to knock hell out of the Jerries and then get home to the eggs and steaks. U 75. Not to be published before Apl 20, 1943'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: 31036867
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator