American General Joseph T. McNarney shaking hands with British Field Marshall Harold R.L.G. Alexander, Italy, 28 May 1945
Photograph. American General Joseph T. McNarney shaking hands with British Field Marshall Harold R.L.G. Alexander. Official Caption: "Rome, 5/28/45--General McNarney decorated.--U.S. Gen. Joseph T. McNarney (left), Deputy Supreme Commander, Mediterranean Theater, shakes hands with Field Marshal Sir Harold R.L.G. Alexander, Supreme Commander, after receiving the British Order of Knight Commander of the Bath decoration on May 25, 1945, at Allied Forces headquarters in Italy. The citation said 'A large proportion of the credit for the successful conclusion of the Italian campaign must go to General McNarney. By his example he has insured complete cooperation between British and American troops and the various headquarters staffs, and he has played a great part in the ultimate victory in Europe'.--British Official Photo--Serviced by Rome OWI full. Approved by appropriate military authority. 6429."Italy.28 May 1945