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Stratford-on-Avon, 1944: For the first time since the beginning of the war, American troops…

Stratford-on-Avon, 04/23/1944

SC 189719Field no. ETO-HQ-44-3422RG 111
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For the first time since the beginning of the war, American troops take an active part in the birthday celebration of the immortal bard, William Shakespeare. A U.S. Army military band plays the music for the ceremonies in the town square of Stratford-on-Avon, scene of Shakespeare's birth 380 years ago. England, April 23, 1944.

Date
04/23/1944
Place
Stratford-on-Avon · approximate position
SC number
189719
Field number
ETO-HQ-44-3422
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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