FRE 9902

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Albert Zemke, Grandfather of Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group, and his family in 1920. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'My grandfather, Albert Zemke, standing in the foreground. This picture was taken in the 1920s on a Summer holiday. Also shown is an aunt with her husband (names unknown). Their two boys (my cousins) are shown on the buggie. They both wound up in the Luftwaffe in WW2. In what capacity or if they survived, I do not know.'

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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