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Identifier
20166417
Description
Vernon Kenneth Wright, 21, entered Texas Christian University (TCU) with two possible diplomas to present. One diploma from Mineral Wells High School and another- a Purple Heart- from "prep school" in Korea. Wright, who was released from Army active duty, got a late start in the Korean war. He was wounded in the neck and hip by grenade fragments and suffered concussion from an exploding artillery shell. Wright, who lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wright of 1710 Lipscomb, was a corporal. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition May 18, 1954.
Archival Date
1954-05-14
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-3241
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Portrait photographs; Military; Universities & colleges
Names
Mineral Wells High School (Mineral Wells, Tex.); Texas Christian University; Wright, Vernon Kenneth
Subjects
Portrait photographs; Military; Universities & colleges