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Sergeant Richard P. Pettibone, of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cigarette. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238800.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Army life is great", says Sgt. Richard P. Pettibone, of the Duncan Y.M.C.A, 1515 West Monroe Street, Chicago. He is now with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Britain. "Tell the folks at home", he said, "Britain is wonderful and I am enjoying myself immensely". Back home in Chicago he was with the Union News Coy, of 37, West Munroe Street. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Pettibone, are at 307W. 4th Street, Fort Clinton, Ohio. Sgt. Pettibone was at the Del Paulk University of Chicago and the University of Tolego, Ohio. Ac 82. '

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Sergeant Richard P. Pettibone, of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cigarette. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238800.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Army life is great", says Sgt. Richard P. Pettibone, of the Duncan Y.M.C.A, 1515 West Monroe Street, Chicago. He is now with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Britain. "Tell the folks at home", he said, "Britain is wonderful and I am enjoying myself immensely".
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 35501435
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection