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Bob had this image in his collection ... per chance he aw it in the
local post office and signed up?
Bob signed up for the Enlisted Reserve Corps on 23
September 1943 at age 1`7
Basic Training followed at Camp Fannin, TX
Jump
School may or may not have been traumatic but Bob kept this cartoon
in his personal belongings
What
a Pass
Bob somehow was given a pass that was good for 2 months!
Company B mess card, probably from Frankfurt
Memorabilia includes 505th red badge flash and 508th patch
These
Boots Are Made For Jumping! [publication unknown]
Wolf Hounds, Co B sign on Heddernheim apartments [Where did that name come
from?]
Bob
Fay takes a stance with his sidearm
Bob
Ups The Ante
with a machinegun
Bob
Fay in a less aggressive mood
Checking The List an unidentified sergeant prepares for roll
call
Briefing Confab an EM listens to officer regarding the detail
Bob Fay (far left)
waits with other detail members
Newbie Guard Mount all men lack decorations other parachutist badge and than
Presidential Unit Dilation
Happy Fella unidentified trooper smiles for the camera
Bob Fay (at right)
poses with another trooper
Fortnight
Occupational Chronicle is a publication we never encountered before
and found no on-line references to either.
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