Decoration in Germany / Russian Review in Braunschweig, Germany / 4th Armed Div and V Corps Honor Czech Soldiers Part 1

Description

The first part of this film shows the men of the 10th Armored Division, VI Corps, Seventh U.S. Army, as they paraded in the former Olympic Ski Stadium at Garmisch-Partenkirchen to receive a Presidential Citation for Bastogne defense. Major General William H. H. Morris, Jr., is shown as he tied streamers to the regimental flag. On the reviewing stand, Major Generals Morris, Fay B. Prickett, and Anthony C. McAuliffe watched. The second part of the film shows a parade before assembled dignitaries. Lieutenant General William H. Simpson chatted with Colonel General Alexander V. Gorbatov of the 3rd Russian Army. The final part of this film depicts Czech soldiers in British uniforms and British vehicles on parade for civilians. Several U.S. soldiers are seen in the crowd watching the parade.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities