Three South African infantrymen dry their socks and blankets in the first sunshine they have seen during six days at Veggio, Italy on 15 November 1944
U.S. Army Signal Corp photograph, Gift in Memory of William F. Caddell, Sr., from the Collection of The National World War II Museum
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432.Photograph. South African soldiers drying equipment in sunlight on side of hill. '15 Nov. 1944. 5/MM-44-30174. Fifth Army, Veggio Area, Italy. Just under the military crest of 'Hill 826' three South African infantrymen of the 6th South African Armored Division dry their socks and blankets in the first sunshine they have seen during 6 days spent in these positions. The mountains seen in the background are still in enemy possession affording excellent observation enabling the enemy to throw machine gun, mortar and artillery fire at these men.' Photo by Baker. 3131 Signal Service Co.' Veggio Area, Italy. 15 November 1944
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Signal Corps photographs from the service of William F. Caddell, Sr. taken from the Fall of Rome through the end of the war.
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Grizzana
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44.250
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11.150
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Soldiers--South African--Italy