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Corporal Raymond A. Mentrasti, of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans his boots. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245676.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'The faucet offers a useful means of getting rid of mud, as Corporal Raymond A. Mentrasti, serving in a U.S. Bomber Squadron, has discovered. Corporal Mentrasti, 23 years old, was educated at Evander Childs High School and lives at 728 East 239th St., Bronx, New York City. In private life, he was a book-keeper at the offices of M.&M. Moving Company. ANY 29.'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Corporal Raymon A. Mentrasti, of the 303rd Bomb Group, cleans his boots. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245676.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'The faucet offers a useful means of getting rid of mud, as Corporal Raymond A. Mentrasti, serving in a U.S. Bomber Squadron, has discovered. Corporal Mentrasti, 23 years old, was educated at Evander Childs High School and lives at 728 East 239th St., Bronx,
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32198727
  • Highest Rank: Private First Class
  • Role/Job: Chemical

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection