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377th Squadron--Image 5A

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Black and white newspaper biography with headshot of a Black man

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"Cpl. Atlee Washington is often too sleepy for everything except a discussion on philosophy or a similar subject. Present job is running the BOQ Supply office . . . formerly worked as requisitions clerk in Base Custodial office . . . squadron duties include keeping the squadron history and writing column called ‘Under the Double V’ for the Slipstream . . . for a time was scriptwriter for the Monday night broadcast, passed OCS (Officer Candidate School) board some time ago and is eagerly awaiting call. . . arrived at base that same July day on which General Arnold came, but did not manage to leave when the four stars went out. He graduated from Army Administration school in Atlanta, where he was sent after basic training at Kearns, Utah. . . also has diploma as radio repairman from..."

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featured in “Soldiers you work with...” in The Slip Stream, December 8, 1943

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