UPL 56612

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My grandfather, James E. Magruder, wrote this series of stories about his capture and imprisonment by the Nazis during WWII. It appeared in a family history newsletter that I published between 1983 and 1986. The cartoon was drawn by a crew-mate and given to my grandfather many years after the war.

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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.