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The grave of an American Lt

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Bastogne, Belgium, 1944: The grave of an American Lt

Bastogne, Belgium, 12/25/1944

SC 200560Field no. ETO-HQ-45-65RG 111
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The grave of an American Lt. Colonel, a member of the 101st Airboren Division, who was killed early in the defense of Bastogne. He received the Silver Star, and promotion to Lt. Colonel for bravery shown in Holland. 25 Dec 44

Date
12/25/1944
Place
Bastogne, Belgium · approximate position
Photographer
Krochka
Units
101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment
People
Lt. Colonel James L. LaPrade
SC number
200560
Field number
ETO-HQ-45-65
Album
101st Airborne Division
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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