Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) platoon sergeants

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20053322

Description

Platoon sergeants for the 60 future pilots training at Texas Christian University (T. C. U.) under the new Civilian Pilot Training program are, left to right, man at left not identified, Hugh Hokett, 1245 East Jessamine; F. S. Ratcliff, 2615 Cockrell, and H. A. Watson Junior of Dallas, Texas. The three civilians are standing in a semi-circle saluting the unidentified commanding officer. Mr. Hokett has a handgun conspicuously tucked in to the front of his pants. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, August 16, 1942.

Archival Date

1942-08-12

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1487

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Hokett, Hugh; Ratcliff, F. S.; Watson, H. A., Jr.; Handguns; Firearms; Saluting; Texas Christian University; Civilian Pilot Training Program; Military training; Flight Training; Pilots