Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph edited for publication. Photograph caption dated March 22, 1941 reads ""Arrow shows Stewart going in with the rest of the boys, they christened him 'High Pockets'' and ""Slats' for his Army career"". Actor Jimmy Stewart is shown in a group of inductees on their way the the United States Army induction center in downtown Los Angeles before going to Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. See images 00162025 through 00162028; and 00162031 for additional photos in this series.
Stewart, James,--1908-1997 United States.--Army World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting, enlistment, etc Motion picture actors and actresses Actors Men Military service, Voluntary Spectators Crowds Stores & Shops Storefronts Fort MacArthur (Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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