Jeff and Vernon Townsend pose together near a car, Texas
In memory of Jeff E. Townsend
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Photograph. Brothers Jeff and Vernon Townsend, both in the Air Force, pose together near a car in a civilian front yard. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Lt.s Jeff and Vernon Townsend. Made in Rule, Texas" and "July 1944. Jeff stationed at San Angelo Army Air Base. Vernon flying tow targets in Lareedo, Tx. B-26s." [1944 caption date may be incorrect]. Rule, Texas. No date
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1942
1944
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Items from the service of Jeff E. Townsend, who was born on 10 October 1921 in Haskell, Texas. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on 26 January 1942. He trained at airfields in Midland, Texas and Lakeland, Florida. Townsend served with a flight crew in the 37th Bombardment Squadron, 17th Bombardment Group in the European Theatre, arriving in Italy in 1943. Collection includes a uniform, insignia, 45 photographs, and documents related to Townsend's service.