FRE 1052

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Corporal Lenard Eugene Grote, of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes his bicycle. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238706.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'When you're five miles from the nearest villiage a bicycle can be a real pal. Corporal Lenard Eugene Grote examines his "English bike" to make sure its works. He comes from 4501 N Malden Avenue, Chicago, where he worked for the Western Electric. he is 21 years of age and educated at Central Y. His mother, Mrs Isabelle Grote is at 1839 N. Talman.'

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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 Lenard Eugene Grote, of the 303rd Bomb Group, fixes his bicycle. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238706.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'When you're five miles from the nearest villiage a bicycle can be a real pal. Corporal Lenard Eugene Grote examines his "English bike" to make sure its works. He comes from 4501 N Malden Avenue, Chicago, where he worked for the Western Electric. he is 21 ye
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 16036351
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection