Homer R. Payne

Creator

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Identifier

20031842

Description

After 14 months, Homer R. Payne, quartermaster third class, is home in Fort Worth, Texas, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Payne. The 20-year-old sailor participated in seven battles aboard a battleship in the Pacific. He attended Polytechnic High School and was employed by the Star-Telegram before entering the Navy in 1943. After the war, Homer plans to go into the cattle business with his brother-in-law. Homer is standing against a wall, dressed in his military uniform.

Archival Date

1944-10-31

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-323

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Military uniforms; Polytechnic High schools; Military personnel; Payne, Homer R.; Payne, J. O.; Payne, J. O. (Mrs.); United States. Navy; Sailors