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Identifier
20030570
Description
Second Lieutenant Dwight Burcham, B-24 pilot who completed 17 missions during the seven months he was in Italy before Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, has been spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Burcham. The pilot is a graduate of Polytechnic High School, and was a student at the University of Texas when he enlisted. He received his wings on May 23, 1944. He is shown standing against a bare wall, wearing his uniform.
Archival Date
1945-07-17
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-352
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Burcham, Dwight (Lt.); V-E Day; Victory in Europe Day; Military uniforms; Military leaves and furloughs; University of Texas; Military air pilots; B-24 (Bomber)
Subjects
Burcham, Dwight (Lt.); V-E Day; Victory in Europe Day; Military uniforms; Military leaves and furloughs; University of Texas; Military air pilots; B-24 (Bomber)