U.S. Army soldier posing for picture with umbrella in Liège, Belgium, April 1945

Gift of Nancy and Julie Leary
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Photograph. Unidentified U.S. Army soldier posing for picture while standing on sidewalk and holding umbrella and helmet; another soldier is leaning into the picture and another is standing against nearby vehicle. Personal Caption: "Liege, Belgium. April 1945." Liège, Belgium. April 1945 [See also 2013.221.141]

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1945-04-
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Items from the service of Norbert John Leary, who was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on April 8, 1915. Leary was living in Kansas City when he registered for the draft in 1940. He served as a Corporal in the Headquarters Battery of the 541st Field Artillery Battalion. Includes certificates, cards, postcards, money belt, photographs and negatives.