Shifflett Brothers

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20058806

Description

A marine flier from Denton, Texas, is visiting his brother in Fort Worth, Texas. Pictured, left to right, are City Detective Herman Shifflett and Captain Edwin Shifflett. Detective Shifflett received an honorable discharge from the United States Army on June 16, 1943. Upon discharge, he returned to the Fort Worth Police Department, where he is a detective. He is dressed in a hat, pinstripe shirt, necktie, and trousers. His firearm is holstered at his hip. Captain Shifflett is a pilot in the United States Marine Corps. In 1940 he left North Texas State Teachers College a year early to enlist in the military. He is visiting his brother while on 34-day leave. Captain Shifflett is dressed in his military uniform.

Archival Date

1943-08-30

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1804

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Shifflett, Herman (Det.); Shifflett, Edwin (Capt.); Detectives; United States. Marine Corps; United States. Army; Fort Worth Police Department; Military; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Neckties; Holsters; Firearms; pistols; Guns