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Staff Sergeant William V. Baker, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a machine gun. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245655.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Before he joined the U.S.A.A.F. Bomber Squadron, Staff Sgt. William V. Barker - a native of Texas - was employed in New York as a cook and butcher at the Reubens Resturant. Today, he is more interested in turning the heat on the Jerries with his heavy machine-gun. His home address is 985, East 179th Street, Bronx, New York City, c/o Frank Robb. ANY 8.'

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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

Staff Sergeant William V. Baker, of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks a machine gun. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 28 Jan 1943. [stamp] and ‘245655.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Before he joined the U.S.A.A.F. Bomber Squadron, Staff Sgt. William V. Barker - a native of Texas - was employed in New York as a cook and butcher at the Reubens Resturant. Today, he is more interested in turning the heat on the Jerries with his heavy
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 388th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20221711
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection