By the look on the faces of the weapons-ready GIs guarding this poor, weary German POW, one would think they are holding a vicious captive, who is waiting for the moment to escape and return to the war... Looks can be deceiving. 

Captive POW

General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, United States Army, lands in Normandy, France to review the situation and progress. June 1944.

The General visits Normandy

Served in the South Pacific but mainly in the Philippines until the end of the war.  He was present during the signing of the surrender.   