[Corporal Cheldon 'Bazooka' Roach running with football]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_163Parts1991-07-17-A_image_163_011991-07-17-A_image_163_021991-07-17-A_image_163_03SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 2, Folder 1CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph of Corporal Cheldon 'Bazooka' Roach of the 14th Depot Repair Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces, running with a football, China, circa 1940s.

Typed on verso: "14th Repair's Halfback in Action. (picture) Cpl. Cheldon 'Bazooka' Roach, speedy 192 pound halfback for the 14th Depot Repair Squadron of the Shanghai Air Depot shows the form that has proved effective in defeating three Navy teams in shutout games. Roach and his teammates will play the 513th Troop Carrier in the Air Force 'Little Championship' game of the Shanghai area at the Canidrome, Saturday. Starting time will be at 2:30. (Official USAAF SHAD Photo)."

Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air Forces. Watch Your Credit."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectUnited States. Army Air ForcesWorld War, 1939-1945SportsSoldiersRoach, CheldonUnited States. Army Air Forces. Depot Repair Squadron, 14thPlaceChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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