Medal ceremony, Carentan

Medal ceremony, Carentan

United States Army troops on parade

United States Army troops standing at ease in formal ranks in the square in Carantan. The troops are being addressed by a soldier on a stage draped with a flag. Further soldiers and civilians are present on the stage. A soldier in the centre of the image is holding the American flag. Civilians are standing on the right side of the image and others are visible in the background and in the windows of buildings. Several buildings display names in French.

1944-06

One b/w photograph

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