Staff Sgt. James C. Surles, 22 is home with his mother

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20031269

Description

A member of the 2nd Division Rangers, Staff Sergeant James C. Surles, 22, who was wounded during the battle for Brest, France, is spending a 21-day leave with his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Warren. Sergeant Surles has been awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star. He is shown standing against a bare wall, wearing his military uniform. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition, January 17, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-01-15

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-306

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Surles, James C. (S. Sgt.); Warren, Dorothy (Mrs.); United States Army Rangers; Military uniforms; Awards; Purple Heart; Bronze Star