Thomas Brown (b. 1924) (Chris Murray’s maternal uncle) in U.S. Army uniform, c. 1946. The photo is probably taken in London, where he was stationed after VE Day.

Thomas Brown (b. 1924) (Chris Murray’s maternal uncle) in U.S. Army uniform, c. 1946. The photo is probably taken in London, where he was stationed after VE Day. He and many other servicemen had to wait for over a year for transport back to New York – the ongoing war in the Pacific having first priority for ships and aircraft.