FRE 4186
IMAGETechnical Sergeant Lee H. Amos of the 303rd Bomb Group, inspects a machine-gun on the top of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U 63. With his home in Lebanon, Missouri, T/Sgt Lee H. Amos was lumbering at Cascade, Idaho, before the war swept him to Britain with the U.S.A.A.F. He has now taken part as a gunner in 18 raids and been awarded the Air Medal. Educated at Lebanon High School Amos is 36 years of age and unmarried. Not to be published before 20th April, 1943.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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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 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19020591
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator