Navy Ensign Russell Lee Vinson

Creator

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Identifier

20032680

Description

Ensign Russell Lee Vinson is recently graduated from Midshipman's School in Plattsburg, New York. He is pictured here. He is shown standing against a bare wall, facing front and smiling, dressed in his military uniform. He is spending his leave at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vinson in Lake Worth, Texas. Ensign Vinson, a graduate of Arlington Heights High School, attended Texas Christian University (TCU) before he enlisted in the Navy V-12 program last July. He received training at the same University before reporting to the midshipmen's school. He was a Star-Telegram carrier salesman for four years. Ensign Vinson will report for assignment after his five day leave. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, July 3, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-07-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-317

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Vinson, Russell Lee (ENS); United States. Navy; Navies; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Newspapers; Midshipman's School; Employees; Parents; Vinson, Roger (Mr.); Vinson, Roger (Mrs.); Texas Christian University; Fort Worth Star-Telegram