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First G.I. to enter Tokyo, Pte. Paul E. Davis. 24, Fairland, Okla., left, gets a handshake from Maj.-Gen. W. C. Chase
First G.I. to enter Tokyo, Pte. Paul E. Davis. 24, Fairland, Okla., left, gets a handshake from Maj.-Gen. W. C. Chase

First G.I. to enter Tokyo, Pte. Paul E. Davis. 24, Fairland, Okla., left, gets a handshake from Maj.-Gen. W. C. Chase

Date9/12/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: First G.I. to enter Tokyo; Pte. Paul E. Davis. 24; Fairland; Okla.; left; gets a handshake from Maj.-Gen. W. C. Chase. Davis gets $1;000 for being first enlisted man in
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019461F
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