James H Lewis

Military
Major Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group (intellegence section) reads a battle order. Passed for publication 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Of The Intelligence Section Of A Fortress Group [word overlaid by typist, either 'During' or 'Before'] A Raid. Photo Shows:- Major Lewis by self-studying the battle order sent in by higher headquarters prior to putting his staff to work on the target, routes, and other mateiral in connection with the forthcoming briefing. U.S.Pool/SG/H. Keysto media-413635.jpg FRE 4951 Major Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group (Intelligence Section) reads a battle order.

Passed for publication 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Series Of Pictures Of The Intelligence Section Of A Fortress Group [word overlaid by typist, either 'During' or 'Before'] A Raid. Photo Shows:- Major Lewis by self-studying the battle order sent in by higher headquarters prior to putting his staff to work on the target, routes, and other material in connection with the forthcoming briefing. U.S.Pool/SG/H. Keystone 2.' Censor no: 287569. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO & US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 4951 - Major Lewis of the 385th Bomb Group (Intelligence Section) reads a battle order. Passed for publication 10 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse:...

Major James H Lewis, Boston, Mass.- Major James Lewis was a combat engineer in the First World War and was cited and decorated seven times. Lewis reenlisted during WW2 and became S2 intelligence officer with the 385th Bomb Group before replacing Lt Col Goldman as Ground Executive Officer in January 1944.

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The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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The Story of Van's Valiants of the 8th Army Air Force. William W. Varnedoe, Jr (Colonial Graphics Group, 2007)
American Air Museum

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The Story of Van's Valiants of the 8th Army Air Force. W.W. Varnedoe 2007

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The Story of Van's Valiants of the 8th Army Air Force, W.W. Varnedoe (Colonial Graphics 2007).

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The Story of Van's Valiants of the 8th Army Air Force (Colonial Graphics Group, 2007) William. W. Varnedoe, Jr.

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