Lieutenant Joe R. Matthews, bombardier

Creator

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Identifier

20037333

Description

Lieutenant Joe R. Matthews of Houston, Texas is bombardier on a Flying Fortress of the 15th Air Force, based in Italy, took part in the first shuttle bombing flight to Russia June 2. He has been awarded the Air Medal. He is the son of Mrs. Charlotte Matthews, he received his commission and wings at Big Springs, June 24, 1943. Shown is a portrait of Matthews in uniforms and facing to the right. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 9, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-06-07

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-601

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Military uniforms; Portrait photographs; Bombers