Jeff Townsend sits on barracks steps, 1943
In memory of Jeff E. Townsend
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Photograph. Jeff Townsend in military uniform sitting on barracks step. Personal caption on photo reverse: "I think these two are the best I've ever had. Do you agree?" Lakeland, Florida. January 1943
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1943-01-
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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.