Long Tom field artillery gun and tractors, ETO, 1945
Gift of Nancy and Julie Leary
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Photograph. Tarp-covered 155 millimeter Long Tom field artillery gun on carriage and M4 High-Speed Tractors in meadow. European Theater. Circa 1945 [See also: 2013.221.126, .139, .175, .203, .208, .209]
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1945
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Items from the service of Norbert John Leary, who was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on April 8, 1915. Leary was living in Kansas City when he registered for the draft in 1940. He served as a Corporal in the Headquarters Battery of the 541st Field Artillery Battalion. Includes certificates, cards, postcards, money belt, photographs and negatives.
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Artillery (Weaponry)--American--Europe