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As he waits to be flown to the Burma front, this Chinese soldier snoozes
As he waits to be flown to the Burma front, this Chinese soldier snoozes

As he waits to be flown to the Burma front, this Chinese soldier snoozes

Date4/28/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: As he waits to be flown to the Burma front; this Chinese soldier snoozes. His drowsiness is excusable for he is only 14 years old and has had a long march. His companion wears rope sandals for marching.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002283F
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