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Robert J Richards


World War II

United States of America
Robert 'Bob' RichardsAdded by: Time_TravelerA.R.M. R-8 SEC-D NATTC Memphis 48 My Uncle Bob is right square in the middle of this photo middle row 4th from the right or left.
Bob with some of the guys in his unit at NATTC.Added by: Time_TravelerBob (2nd from left) with some of the guys in his unit at NATTC.
bob r post roman catholic.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerThis is post high school and probably in the Navy.
Names on the back of the NATTC Photograph.Added by: Time_TravelerNames on the back of the NATTC Photograph.
Rice Bowl 1/1/1950 in Occupied Japan.Added by: Time_TravelerThe stadium in Tokyo had been renamed Nile Kinnick Stadium. Bob had re-enlisted and played in this game.
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bob-maxwell news article-www.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerSmall news article about Bob winning a Maxwell Trophy. This was after he graduated Roman Catholic High School and was playing for a sandlot team called the Zephyr A. C. (circa 1940-41). Have not been able to find any other information on that team.
bob-awardswww.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerThis may be at one of the local awards banquets put on my the Maxwell Football Club around Philadelphia, PA. Bob is in the middle third from right or left. The other players are unidentified so let me know if you recognize anyone. The players are being awarded a 'Maxwell Trophy.' I had contacted the Maxwell Club but was told they did not have any records for that period.
bob r. 1939 RCHS commencement.jpgAdded by: Time_Travelerbob r. 1939 RCHS commencement.jpg
bob r. 1939 RCHS commencement names.jpgAdded by: Time_Travelerbob r. 1939 RCHS commencement names.jpg
bob r -roman catholic hs.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerBob on the right at Roman Catholic High School in Philly.
bob r grad photo.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerBob's graduation photo from 1939 Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA.
bob r various football.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerVarious football photos from RCHS.
bob r cecil evans japan c 1950 300.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerBob on the left (28) with fellow lineman Cecil Evans in occupied Japan ready to head for Kinnick Stadium (as renamed by the allies) for 1/1/1950 Rice Bowl game.
kinnick stadium japan game 100.jpgAdded by: Time_TravelerThe rename Nile Kinnick stadium in occupied Tokyo Japan during I believe the 1/1/150 Rice Bowl in which Bob was playing.