UPL 31533
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"Chaplain saying benediction for gunners of the 303rd Bomb Group. England, 8 October 1943." Chaplain Capt Edmund J Skoner.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
![Captain Edmund J Skoner, Chaplain of the 303rd Bomb Group, writing letters in his quarters. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942.' [stamp] and '238755.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A priest in the services has to combine many offices and Captain (chaplain) Edmund O Skoner is no exception. Before joining up Captain Skoner was assistant priest at the Immaculate Conception Church 31st and Aberdeen Streets, Chicago. Capt Skoner a](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-378823.jpg.webp?itok=oyQ5wVYL)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Chaplain
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