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Sergeant Charles R. Lahey, a medic of the 303rd Bomb Group, does the laundry. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238761.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: .'KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING. A note which is reminiscent of the last war is struck by Sgt. Charles R. Lahey, of 154 W. Marquette Road, Chicago. He is in the medical corps, which lands him all sorts of jobs. "Love to my parents and to all my friends back home," he send word. "We'll keep 'em flying". O.P.S. Charles bringing a laundry bundle from the officers' quarters. 44a.'

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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

Sergeant Charles R. Lahey, a medic of the 303rd Bomb Group, does the laundry. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238761.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: .'KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING. A note which is reminiscent of the last war is struck by Sgt. Charles R. Lahey, of 154 W. Marquette Road, Chicago. He is in the medical corps, which lands him all sorts of jobs. "Love to my parents and to all my friends bac
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron 3rd Station Complement Squadron 427th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 7031508
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Medical Corps

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection