What is this bike?

[gnyce]

Short-form background - we had a mini family reunion, and my Mom was trying to get us kids to take some of her photos. I ended up with this one, below. It is my uncle, reportedly when he was 18 years-old (so we believe about 1942). Anyone care to guess what sort of bike he is on? To be clear, I don't know (and no reason to assume it is 1942 model-year), but the tank emblem does not look like a harley or indian....

 

[gnyce]

Side note - I found out today that another of my uncle's owned - and just sold, unbeknownst to me - a 1955 Triumph Tiger 100 that he'd had stored in his barn for 30+ years.... argh!

 

[Gary in NJ]

It’s a Harley.

 

[gnyce]

Feels like I should have been able to figure that. Thanks Gary.... it's been interesting to hear about my various uncles' motorcycle past.