US soldiers are greeted by excited civilians, Aix-en-Provence, France, 1944
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Photograph. A convoy of US soldiers are greeted by excited civilians. Official caption on front: "7/MM-44-2331." Official caption on reverse: "21 Aug 1944. 7/MM-44-2331. Seventh Army, Aix, France. Tanks roll through city of Aix, France. The Americans received a very hearty welcome from the civilians of this town. Photo by Cuca. 163rd. Sig. Photo Co." Aix-en-Provence, France. 21 August 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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Aix-en-Provence
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43.517
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5.450
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Soldiers--American--France
People--France
Tanks (Military science)--American--France
Excitement--France
Streets--France