UPL 56607

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A photograph of the surrender of my grandfather James E. Magruder's POW group on May 2, 1945. My grandfather's emaciated face is visible just above the front tip of the British officer's cap.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13105550
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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My grandfather, James E. Magruder, wrote the stories I am submitting between 1983 and 1986 for a family history newsletter I edited and published. He described his experiences as a POW during WWII.