Frontier control post at German border, ETO, 1945
Gift of Nancy and Julie Leary
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Photograph. Sign next to stone-walled building on side of road, as seen from military vehicle in convoy. Sign reads, "Frontier Control Post. Stop! Unauthorized persons not allowed to enter Germany". European Theater. Circa 1945
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1945
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Items from the service of Norbert John Leary, who was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on April 8, 1915. Leary was living in Kansas City when he registered for the draft in 1940. He served as a Corporal in the Headquarters Battery of the 541st Field Artillery Battalion. Includes certificates, cards, postcards, money belt, photographs and negatives.