Sergeant John W. Twilleager

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20026159

Description

Sergeant (Sgt.) John W. Twilleager, in Fort Worth, hitchhiking home to Los Angeles, California from Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He reached the halfway point and is optimistic that he will be home for Christmas. He is standing on the side of the road with his thumb in the air. The U. S. Post Office on 251 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, is visible in the background. His luggage is sitting by his feet with a jacket draped across. Mr. Twilleager is dressed in his military uniform. There are railroads and car, also parked automobiles along the street. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, December 24, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-12-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-378

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Twilleager, John W. (Sgt.); Military personnel; Military uniforms; Holidays; Luggage; Coats; Hitchhiking; Railroad cars; Railroads; Automobiles