Victory over Japan celebrants

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20058681

Description

Victory celebrants. Army Air Force men on a troop train as they celebrated in the T & P station. The service men went wild with joy when they heard the victory news. The soldiers are shown encircling their train commander, Major Frederick B. Shaffer of mason City, Iowa and all joined in loud cheering and song. One man among the group can be seen playing an accordion next to the Shaffer, who shaking another soldier's hand. They were given a 30 minute layover.

Archival Date

1945-08-14

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1827

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Military personnel; Military uniforms; Crowds; Celebrations; Railroad trains; Accordions; Frederick B. (Maj.)