American and English soldiers on their way to Eindhoven are passing through Veghel(crossing Sluis IV),19 september 1944.Greetz,brummbar

Liberation of the Netherlands

Captain Wheeler lead his men of C Company, 26th Cavalry Regiment to defend a hill near the Abucay Line in Bataan. After the surrender of US-Fil Soldiers, Wheeler and some of his men merged with their Filipino comrades deep into the jungle to fight as Guerillas.

Philippines Campaign

40's and 8's were the accomodations for many of the men leaving the Ardennes when the Bulge broke out in mid-december 1944.Lt Loyle McReynolds (left) and  Lt George Miles(r) stand in the doorway.If there was ever a doubt in your mind where the term came from,check the sign (in French) next to the door:'Hommes 40-Chevaux 8'= 40 men - 8 horses.
George included a commentary on the back of the photo reading,'Hard to believe that I fought a war in a trenchcoat-very  Gregory Peckish'
==courtesy,George Miles==
Greetz,brummbar