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Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group in 1932. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Young 'Hub' Zemke, age 18 years 1932. This was my graduation photo from the Missoula County High School of 1932. By this time I'd excelled a bit by making the High School Football Squadron- 2 years. Won the Montana pitcher middle weight boxing championship. Won the Montana High School violin quartet championship. Notice that the part in the hair now stays in place.'

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Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection