|
 Marvin
Silver, Service Co., had a special lunch date at
Sissonne in March 1945 when Marlene Dietrich hit the chow line with him.
Marlene was in camp for the jump that was held in her honor that day.
Woman on right is believed to be Martha Gellhorn, an American novelist,
travel writer and journalist, considered to be one of the greatest war
correspondents of the 20th century. She reported on virtually every major
world conflict that took place during her 60-year career.
(courtesy Marvin Silver)
[1] "Big Josh" Orlowski, [2] C. E. Black
[3] Charles W. Berryhill, [4]
William P. Brown, and [5]
Harry N. Metcalf pose at Sissonne.
(courtesy O.B. Hill collection) |
Doing The Dishes
Marlene Dietrich dips her mess gear in the hot rinse just as all the
G.I.'s did after finishing their meal
 Harry Metcalf and Grady Murray
smile nicely
(courtesy O.B. Hill collection) |
 William P. Brown
of Detroit, MI is suited for a practice jump at Sissonne, May 1945.
According to the inscription he was known as "Flat Top" or "Brownie"
(Courtesy O.B. Hill collection)
 "To a Swell Buddy always"
this was signed simply as either "H. M." or "H. W." |
 Lt.
John P. Foley
is suited for a practice jump at Sissonne, date unknown.
(courtesy Rex Combs collection)
"The Remnants"
of Easy company boys who jumped into Normandy on D-Day Taken
in Chartres."
wrote Robert J. Gass on the reverse of this photo
(courtesy of Steven Gass) |
