UPL 34634

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Staff Sergeant Ronald Roach of the 316th Troop Carrier Group, preparing to count British Paratroopers out of his aircraft during a mission over the Rhine, 1944. Handwritten by Roach on the back: '1944: Leading British Paratroopers to drop east of the Rhine. Roach in rear to count paratroopers as they jumped out.'

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 316th Troop Carrier Group 37th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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