Achilles Nixon

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20061751

Description

Achilles Nixon has been discharged from the military after three years of service. The ex-sergeant spent seven months in Italy with the 15th Air Force. He completed 50 missions as a tail and side gunner. For his service he received a Purple Heart and an Air Medal. As a civilian, Mr. Nixon plans to return to Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, where he was previously enrolled. He is shown standing against a wall, dressed in his military uniform.

Archival Date

1945-09-24

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1838

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Military; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Military discharges; Purple Heart; Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States. Army Air Forces