Original caption: "Sgt. Frank J. Shiborski, from Detroit, Michigan a 50 Cal. Machine gunner with the 107th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group, takes a break from the fighting to enjoy a Thanksgiving 'drum-stick'. San Marcello Pistoiese Area, Tuscany, Italy. 22 November 1944 Frank J. Shiborski survived the war. He passed away in September 1982." US government photo, colorized by Richard James Molloy
Here at The Firearm Blog, we hope all our readers are having a very happy Thanksgiving! Whether at home here in North America, or abroad, we hope your Thanksgiving day is one of rest, friends, family, and of course, food!
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Nathaniel is a history enthusiast and firearms hobbyist whose primary interest lies in military small arms technological developments beginning with the smokeless powder era. He can be reached via email at nathaniel.f@staff.thefirearmblog.com.
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