US soldiers and civilians pray in a church, Italy, 1943
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Photograph. US soldiers and civilians pray in a church. Official caption on reverse: "Sig Corps photo radioed 11-27-43 / Sig Corps photo-11-27-43-Italy! Thanksgiving Day Services Italy! Soldiers of reconnaissance battalion kneel in prayer during Thanksgiving Day services at a cathedral somewhere in Italy. Civilians also attend the services." Italy. 27 November 1943
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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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Italia
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42.833
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12.833
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Prayer--Italy
Cathedrals--Italy
Religious services--Italy
Holidays--Italy