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Flight Surgeon, Captain Ed R. Schumacher of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Ed R. Schumacher, 56th Gp. Flight Surgeon. Brought much acclaim to himself with his rescue and medical work no the occasion of a B-24 Liberator crashing near Halesworth. Several 56th personnel were killed and wounded.'
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Flight Surgeon, Captain Ed R. Schumacher of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Ed R. Schumacher, 56th Gp. Flight Surgeon. Brought much acclaim to himself with his rescue and medical work no the occasion of a B-24 Liberator crashing near Halesworth. Several 56th personnel were killed and wounded.'

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Flight Surgeon Captain George R. Hornig looks over a document with Captain Joseph H. Sayers and Major Edward R. Schumacher, all Flight-Surgeons of the 56th Fighter Group, in the mess at Halesworth air base. Passed for publication 29 November 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"Ace" Flight-Surgeon is combination family physician, foster-father and chaplain.' And 'Associated Press photo shows: Three Flight-Surgeons get together to discuss their problems. They are (left to right): Capt. J.H. Sayers, of Nashv

Edward R Schumacher

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Role/Job: Officer

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection