Major William B. Swinney

Creator

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Identifier

20036261

Description

Major William B. Swinney, member of the general staff of the the sixteenth (16th) Corps at Fort Riley, Kansas, is in Fort Worth for a ten-day (10) visit with his mother, Mrs. J. W. Swinney. Major Swinney, a World War one (I) veteran, was formerly in the automotive electric business here for 23 years. He served as camp commander, executive officer and division maintenance officer. He was transferred to the 16th Corps on May 4, 1944. He is accompanied by his wife. They are also visiting his brother, G. L. Swinney and his sister Mrs. Rip Burks. Major Swinney is shown in military uniform. Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, July 24, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-07-21

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-614

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Swinney, William B. (Maj.); Swinney, William B. (Mrs.); Swinney, J. W. (Mrs.); Veterans; Military officers; Military uniforms; Swinney, G. L.; Burks, Rip (Mrs.); Spouces; World War, 1914-1918