Willie McLaney holds a photo of the Airborne Test Platoon, left; and a photo of her husband, Lester McLaney, during World War II. Behind her is a family portrait taken before her husband’s death in 1972. Lester McLaney was a member of the Test Platoon and went on to make four combat jumps during World War II , and participated in several campaigns in Northern Africa and Europe. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Todd L. Pouliot, 40th Public Affairs Detachment)
Date Taken: | 10.08.2016 |
Date Posted: | 12.15.2016 15:25 |
Photo ID: | 3061952 |
VIRIN: | 161008-A-TP123-001 |
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Location: | FAYETTEVILLE, NC, US |
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