Sergeant Tom Milburn, tail gunner on a Flying Fortress

Creator

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Identifier

20032637

Description

Staff Sergeant Tom Milburn, tail gunner on a Flying Fortress based in Italy that flew in the first shuttle mission from that country to Russia. He returned home to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Milburn of 2811 Rosen Avenue. He has two brothers in the service: Lieutenant (Lt.) Robert T. Milburn and Private First Class (pfc.) R. L. Milburn. Sergeant Milburn is wearing his military uniform that has the Air Medal four oak leaf clusters, ribbon bar and rank stripes on sleeves. He is in a military stance. He also, holds the presidential unit citation for participation in an air battle over Memmingen, Germany. He is a 1941 graduate of North Side High School and before entering service in January, 1943, he attended Texas Christian University (TCU). Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, September 27, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-09-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-554

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Military personnel; Military officers; Military uniforms; Medals; Military decorations; Flying Fortress; Artillery (Weaponry); Parents; World War, 1939-1945