An American military procession in the French town of Cherbourg, France on 29 June 1944
Gift in Memory of Allan Voluck
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An American military procession in a French town. Note that unit flag is censored in the photograph. Official caption: "ETO HQ 44 6546 Kaye (5) 29 June. Credit---Signal Corps Photo. French people cheer the American national and divisional colors as they pass in review after the presentation ceremony at which officers and enlisted men participating in the liberation of Cherbourg were awarded medals. Confidential." Passed for publication as censored by SHAEF Field Press Censor on 4 July 1944; passed for publication without censorship restrictions by Army Expeditionary Forces Field Press Censor on 14 May 1945.
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"1944-06-29"
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Photographs from the service of Allan Voluck, who served as a photographer with the 3908th Signal Service Battalion in Europe.
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Cherbourg
Latitude:
49.633
Longitude:
-1.617
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Military parades & ceremonies--France
Flags--American--France
Streets--France
Buildings--France
Spectators--France
Dogs--France