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Identifier
20029929
Description
Wesley Austin, aviation machinist mate (AD) third class, is home on survivor's leave visiting his brother, Captain C. M Austin of Fort Worth. Mr. Austin fought of sharks and dodged Japanese bullets for 45 hours in the water off Leyte when his aircraft carrier, Gambier Bay, was sunk, October 25. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Austin of Magnum, Oklahoma. He is shown standing, smiling, wearing his military uniform. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, January 12, 1945.
Archival Date
1945-01-10
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-302
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Aircraft carriers; Military uniforms; Military personnel
Names
Austin, Wesley
Subjects
Aircraft carriers; Military uniforms; Military personnel