This drawing was sent by Linda WICKSTEN whose late father-in-law was stationed
in India during WWII at a base under the command of Col. Frank HACKETT called
"The Depot" or "The Bengal Air Depot" near Agra, India.
Linda's father-in-law, Cpl. Layton H. WICKSTEN was an artist. One day, he saw
a soldier sitting at the airstrip waiting for his plane. The young man was not
stationed at the Depot, but was on his way to wherever he was stationed. Cpl.
WICKSTEN did this drawing of the young man but never learned who the soldier
was.
Linda has been trying for years to find out the identity of this young
stranger. She believes this soldier might still be alive; but if not, she
would like to give the drawing to his family. Perhaps someone who knows this
soldier will see this and contact her.
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