County jailers, Marine Corps veterans

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20025632

Description

Two new county jailers, Marine Corps veterans, were announced Friday by Sheriff Rhodes. William E. Leath, 34, left, discharged a year ago after 32 months duty. He participated in the Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Guam campaigns. He replaces F. W. Thornburgh, who has been fifth floor jailer. Lee Manning, 27, right, served eight and one-half years in the Marines, will take over sixth floor duties. He was with the provost Marshall's office in Honolulu. He replaces Luther Sheriff. The men are standing next to each other in front of a jail cell. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, February 1, 1946.

Archival Date

1946-02-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-390

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Leath, William E.; Thornburgh, F. W; Manning, Lee; Sheriff, Luther; United States Marine Corps; Veterans; Jails; Jailers; Rhodes, Dusty