When IDPA War Correspondent Frank Miles visited Hastings air base in Calcutta, India, Iowans stationed there posed for this picture.
Left to right, from top row -- Cpl. Leonard Zinger, Davenport; T.Sgt. Margaret Sharff, Oelwein; Cpl. Virginia Hamilton, Council Bluffs; Sgt. Charlotte Keim, Hamburg; Sgt. Forrest Legate, Ida Grove; Sgt. Milford Simpson, Sac City; and Miles.
Back row-- Sgt. Forrest R. Morrison, Marshalltown; S.Sgt Bruce E. Ebelsky, Davenport; Col. Burton A. Kobberfig, Lake Mills; T. Sgt. George Mattox, Shenandoah; S.Sgt Weston Karr, Ireton; Pfc. Marion Katich, Rathburn.
Source: The Council Bluffs Nonpareil, August 16, 1945 (group photo included)
