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Carteret, France, 1944: French civilians in Carteret, France, rush out to greet the first…

Carteret, France, 06/23/1944

SC 190746Field no. ETO-HQ-44-5741RG 111
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HURRAY TO THE LIBERATORS. French civilians in Carteret, France, rush out to greet the first American soldiers to arrive in their town. Gifts of flowers and wine are offered and children are held up to see their American liberators.

Date
06/23/1944
Place
Carteret, France · approximate position
Photographer
Lt Charles Collier
SC number
190746
Field number
ETO-HQ-44-5741
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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