U.S. Army Technician Fourth Grade sitting in back of truck, ETO, 1945

Gift of Nancy and Julie Leary
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Photograph. Unidentified U.S. Army Technician Fourth Grade sitting in back of truck parked near building. Note the "S G" painted on his combat helmet and the words "Bear Cat" and "Gerry" painted on the back of the truck. European Theater. Circa 1945 [See also 2013.221.213]

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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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Military personnel--American--Europe