John A. Lemons

Creator

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Identifier

20062393

Description

John A. Lemons is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Since being discharged, he found a job working a Fort Worth Planing and Cabinet Mill. Mr. Lemons saw combat in Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. He contracted malaria in Okinawa, leaving him with a chronic illness. Despite the handicap, he can perform efficiently at the cabinet mill. Mr. Lemons is shown smoothing out a rough piece of wood. He is dressed in a cap, t-shirt, and trousers.

Archival Date

1946-09-27

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1923

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Lemons, John A.; United States Marine Corps; Marines; Military; Veterans; Disabilities; Cabinet Makers; Fort Worth Planing and Cabinet Mill; Equipment; Sanding; Semper Fi