FRE 4783
IMAGELieutenant Robert Walsh of the 379th Bomb Group (son of Hollywood director Raoul Wash) enjoys a cup of coffee after a raid on Germany, 8 January 1944. Passed for publication 8 Jan 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Hollywood Director's Son Is Bombardier. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Enjoying an oversize cup of coffee, Lt. Robert Walsh, 624 Doheny Road, Beverly Hills, Calif., son of world-famous film director Raoul Walsh (now with Warner Bros.), tells of a "milk run" in Friday's deep penetration into southeast Germany. Reporting no fighter atacks on his group and little flak, Walsh completed his sixth mission as a bombardier since his arrival in England two months ago. IRV 263748. 8-1-44-Y.' Censor no: 299303. On reverse: Associated Press 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: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot