US soldier gives candy to children in Caserta, Italy, 1943
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Photograph. US soldier crouches in front of a decorated Christmas tree and gives candy to children. Official caption on front: "MM-5-151713." Official caption on reverse: "Sig Corps Photo Radioed 12-24-43. Christmas in Italy! American troops far from their own Christmas celebrations extend the spirit of the holiday to those around them. Here is a scen [sic] typical of many, M/Sgt. Patsy Di Custanzo, New York City, distributes candy to children of Caserta contributed by soldiers of his unit. In the background is Yuletide tree with all the trimmings." Caserta, Italy. 24 December 1944
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From the service of Brigadier General Terence John Tully, a West Point graduate, Signal Officer during the African landings, Chief Signal Officer, Allied Force Headquarters Africa/Italy for all Mediterranean operations. Tully served with the Signal Corps in Italy and North Africa documenting the 5th Army specifically. Later he was Commander of Camp Crowder, Missouri.
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Caserta
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41.067
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14.333
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Soldiers--American--Italy
Children--Italy
Christmas trees--Italy
Candy--Italy