Pair of spectacles with round glass lenses and brown plastic-like frame and limbs. The spectacles are inside a long imitation leather case that is secured by a flap and press stud. The inside of the flap is inscribed “61 STRAND, 74 FLEET ST. Gregory & Seeley OPTICIANS AND AT 176 UPPER TOOTING RD. SW.1”.
History note
Sgt Jackson served in Western Desert, including at El Alamein.
Over two million American servicemen passed through Britain during the Second World War. In 1944, at the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Their job was to man and maintain the vast fleets of aircraft needed to attack German cities and industry.
![Keystone Photo Shows: Gable talks, from behind a machine-gun, to Sgt. Gunner Phil Hulse, of Springfield, Mo., Right, and Sgt. Gunner Kenneth Huls, from Perkin, Oklahoma.’ On reverse: US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 268131.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile_2x/public/2018-06/1_132.jpg?itok=x2dtLEgi)