Merrion, Pembrokeshire, 1944: Maneuvers in the European Theater of Operations show U

Merrion, Pembrokeshire, 04/26/1944

SC 189288Field no. ETO-HQ-44-3451RG 111

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Maneuvers in the European Theater of Operations show U. S. Soldiers operating General Sherman tanks in preparation for the invasion. Sergt. George D. Vinyard, Poplar Bluff, Mo., tosses a hand grenade from a General Sherman (M-4) tank moving along a trail during the maneuvers.

Date: 04/26/1944
Place: Merrion, Pembrokeshire · approximate position
Photographer: Pearson
Units: 6th Armored Division
People: Sgt George D. Vinyard
SC number: 189288
Field number: ETO-HQ-44-3451
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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