U.S. Army soldiers looking at war damage in Liège, Belgium, April 1945
Gift of Nancy and Julie Leary
Description:
Photograph. Backside view of U.S. Army soldiers looking -- probably from vehicle or train car -- at buildings and other structures. Personal Caption: "Leige Belgium April 1945." Liège, Belgium. April 1945 [See also 2013.221.122]
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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.
Geography:
Liège
Latitude:
50.639
Longitude:
5.570