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    Tampa Bay two-time POW in WWII remembers his war [Image 4 of 5]

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    This is a World War II-era Postal Telegraph telegram sent from Washington DC, dated May 20, notifying a family that their son, Sergeant John J. Quigley, has been reported Missing in Action since April 27 in the North African Area. The telegram was sent by the Adjutant General (Ulio) and bears a 'Buy Victory Bonds' stamp in the upper right corner. The recipient's address has been redacted or is blurred in the image.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    05.25.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Timothy Lawn 

    215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Sgt. John J. Quigley - Missing in Action Telegram - North Africa, sent to his Mother. (Photos digitally re-touched courtesy of U.S. Army WWII Veteran, John J. Quigley.)

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2015
    Date Posted: 05.25.2015 16:19
    Photo ID: 1954071
    VIRIN: 150525-A-WQ129-004
    Resolution: 453x256
    Size: 139.93 KB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 75
    Downloads: 2

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    This is a World War II-era Postal Telegraph telegram sent from Washington DC, dated May 20, notifying a family that their son, Sergeant John J. Quigley, has been reported Missing in Action since April 27 in the North African Area. The telegram was sent by the Adjutant General (Ulio) and bears a 'Buy Victory Bonds' stamp in the upper right corner. The recipient's address has been redacted or is blurred in the image.
    Two individuals pose together outdoors next to a vehicle bearing a POW/MIA emblem on its hood. The man on the right is wearing a veteran's vest with multiple patches identifying him as a WWII Veteran, Former POW WWII, Purple Heart Combat Wounded recipient, and Rolling Thunder member, along with an American flag patch and a name tag reading 'Mr. Q'. The setting appears to be a residential neighborhood on a sunny day.

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