Veterans passing through Fort Worth

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20032352

Description

Two war-weary Texans found parked on a railroad tie during their stop in Fort Worth were Staff Sergeant John H. Steward of San Angelo, right, 45 months overseas, and Sergeant Will B. Powell of Port Arthur, back after 43 months overseas. Both served in the China-Burma-India theater. The two are sitting on the rails. The troop train carrying war veterans passed through Fort Worth Monday, June 25, bound for Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, June 27, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-06-25

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-344

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Veterans; Steward, John H. (SSG); Powell, Will B. (SGT); Texas & Pacific Railway; Railroad stations; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Fatigue