1938 Press Photo New York Pvt Robert Fraser typical modern soldier NYC

Roosevelt Field, NY Private Robert C Fraser, (right) of Mitchel Field, has been chosen "Typical modern soldier" Officers here descrribed him as typical of the adventuresoome and intelligent young Aericans of our best families, who in grreater and greater numberrs are turning to the US Army as a career. A high school graduate he turned to newspaper work and commercial aviation before enlisting in 1937. He is pictured as he received congratulations from Lt Minthorne W Reed of the 20th Pursuit group, Barksdale Field LA Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-06-1938.

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