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AwardsA French Officer Embraces Brig. Gen. William M. Gross, Commanding General Of The 1St Combat Wing, After Presenting Him With The Croix De Guerre During A Ceremony On 3 May 1945 At 1St Air Division, Brampton, England.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Ceremonies & Decorations
Sub Category:
Awards
Short Caption:
A French Officer Emb...
Caption:
A French Officer Embraces Brig. Gen. William M. Gross, Commanding General Of The 1St Combat Wing, After Presenting Him With The Croix De Guerre During A Ceremony On 3 May 1945 At 1St Air Division, Brampton, England.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS,AWARDS
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative (GPR 284-510) received 16 January 1946 from Headquarters 325th Photo Wing, Reconnaissance, APO #634.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A07042-65898AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/32016750/a-french-officer-embraces-brig-gen-william-m-gross-commanding-general-of-the-1st-combat-wing-after-p : accessed Nov 9, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008