Doolittle raiders SSgt. F. A. Braemer, SSgt. P. J. Leonard, 1Lt. R. E. Cole, LtCol. James Doolittle, and 1Lt. H. A. Potter in Zhejiang Province, China, circa 19 Apr 1942

Caption     Doolittle raiders SSgt. F. A. Braemer, SSgt. P. J. Leonard, 1Lt. R. E. Cole, LtCol. James Doolittle, and 1Lt. H. A. Potter in Zhejiang Province, China, circa 19 Apr 1942 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   NH 97502
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Photo Size 2,760 x 1,944 pixels
Photos on Same Day 19 Apr 1942
Photos at Same Place Zhejiang, China
Added By C. Peter Chen
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. George says:
25 Apr 2017 08:55:21 AM

Doolittle was a Lieutenant Colonel at the time this photo was taken; not a Major General.
2. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
30 Apr 2017 07:18:56 AM

Thank you George, the caption has been updated.
3. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
30 Jun 2019 04:00:09 PM

The three Chinese officials seen here with the Doolittle Raiders are: General Ho, director of the Branch Government of Western Chekiang Province, Henry H. Shen, bank manager, and Chao Foo Ki, secretary of the Western Chekiang Province Branch Government.

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