American soldier meets relatives in liberated Italian town

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_113SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of a U.S. Army soldier surrounded by relatives and friends in Olevano, Italy, circa 1943-1944.

Typed caption glued to verso: "American soldier meets relatives in liberated Italian town. A U.S. Army private (foreground, center) is shown surrounded by relatives and friends he found in Olevano, Italy, after the town, his birthplace, was liberated during the Allied advance against the retreating Germans on the Italian mainland. Serviced by New York to List H. 16449-FO. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."Creation Datecirca 1943-1944SubjectUnited States. ArmyWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945SoldiersAllied ForcesPlaceOlevano Romano (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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