FRE 978
IMAGETechnical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publicatio 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257538.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"As soon as we beat the hell out of these Nazis I'll be home" declares 20 year old T/Sergt. Roy Jackson Hively, of Columbia City, Indiana. He is serving as a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain, has been on 16 raids, and holds the Air Medal with three Clusters. A former farmer at Sycamore, Ill. he has acquired a real liking for English tea. A cup of tea and a book make a welcome break in the job of shooting down Nazis. Sergt. Hively was educated at Larwell, Indiana. His mother, Mrs Lenor Carnahan, lives at 405, W. Market St. Columbia City, Indiana.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15058728
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner