General Eisenhower speaks to a private in France on 25 June 1944

Gift in Memory of Allan Voluck
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General Eisenhower speaks to a private. Official caption: "ETO-HQ-44-5882-Lt. Moore-25 June. Credit---Signal Corps Photo. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is talking to Pvt. John Burns, Niles, Ohio, right, on a surprise visit to his unit somewhere in France. Somewhere in France. Confidential." The 83rd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia on Pvt. Niles' uniform has been redacted. Passed for publication as censorsed by SHAEF Field Press Censor on 24 June 1944.

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"1944-06-25"
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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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France
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46.000
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2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Generals--American--France
Soldiers--American--France
Discussion--France