Captain W. Jay Smith

Creator

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Identifier

20037108

Description

W. Jay Smith was promoted to the rank captain. He is commander of the 11th Group, Civil Air Patrol with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Smith is standing against a wall, wearing a military uniform. Clipping:"Group Commander Of CAP Raised To Captain's RankPromotion to captain of W. Jay Smith, commander of the 11th Group, Civil Air Patrol, a 12-county organization with headquarters in Fort Worth, was announced Saturday.The promotion was announced by Col. D. Harold Buryd, commander of the Texas Wing of the CAP.For the past six months Captain Smith has served as group training and operations officer. He holds a private pilot's license, is an aircraft owner, and has flown many hours, including mock bombing missions performed by the CAP for infantry training at Camp Wolters in 1943.Captain Smith is one of the oldest members of the CAP in point of service, having enlisted immediately after the start of the war." "(Star-Telegram Photo.)" Published Star-Telegram Morn. May 20, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-05-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-619

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Smith, W. Jay (Capt.); Military uniforms; Military insignia; Star-Telegram photo wall; Pilots; Civil Air Patrol; Fort Wolters (Tex.)