Private First Class R. L. Green

Creator

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Identifier

20032776

Description

Private First Class (Pfc.) R. L. Green was serving with the Army Air Force overseas in Germany when he was wounded. He suffered shrapnel and bullet wounds to his left leg, which was subsequently amputated. Private Green is currently a patient at McCloskey General Hospital. He holds the Distinguished Unit Badge, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He is spending a three-day pass with sister, Mrs. Coleta Cayce. Two of his brothers are also in the military service- Army Corporal (Corp.) Archie D. Green and Army Sergeant (Sgt.) Harlen G. Green. Private (Pfc.) Green is shown seated in a dining hall, smoking a cigarette. The table is covered with dishes. He is wearing uniform, a button-up shirt and a jacket. He is 23-year old and a former student of North Side High School. His wife and 5-year old son, Bobby, live in Dallas. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition January 4, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-01-03

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Military personnel; Military service; Military uniforms; Hospitals; Medals; Military decorations; Purple Heart; Distinguished Unit Badge; Combat Infantryman Badge; War casualties; Amputees; Cigarettes; Spouses