A lanky GI, with hands clasped behind his head, leads a file of American prisoners marching along a road somewhere on the western front.  Germans captured these American soldiers during the surprise enemy drive into Allied positions.  December 1944.  (Army)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-198240
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1071

Captured American GIs

UTAH beach after the Allied invasion (after clean up)

UTAH beach

Photo taken during a rest period in Chevron,Belgium,Rest area.B Company C.P.Battle of the Bulge period.
1st Sergeant Jim Smith was a well respected NCO.He remained in the service and retired in 1965 as a Chief warrant Officer.
~~courtesy,Jim Smith ~~