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[American Tank Crossing Pontoon Bridge at Over the Rhine River]

Description: Photograph of an American tank crossing a pontoon bridge that spans the Rhine River. Soldiers can be seen on top of the tank and walking along the bridge. Remnants of a stone bridge can be seen in the river to the right. These piles of rubble lead up to an ornate bridge archway. The stone archway has a damaged roof and two turrets that would have framed the bridge.
Date: March 27, 1945
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Charles Metz and Pete Vickless in Front of Zimming Barracks]

Description: Photograph of Charles Metz and Lieutenant Pete Vickless standing in front of the Zimming Barracks in France. They wear U.S. Army uniforms, and Metz wears sunglasses. A partially covered tank is visible over Vickless' left shoulder. The wooden barracks building has a gently sloping roof with multiple chimneys.
Date: March 1945
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Conad Transient Mess]

Description: Photograph of a line of soldiers outside the Conad Transient Mess Hall in Nancy, France. The sign by the door reads: "Conad American Soldiers Mess & Refreshment Center".
Date: March 1, 1945
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Freed French Refugees]

Description: Photograph of French refugees returning to their country after being liberated from forced labor camps in Germany by the 12th Armored Division. This photo was taken in Faulquemont, France. Buildings and a vehicle of some kind are visible in the background.
Date: March 1945
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Funeral Pamphlet for Lee H. Kropff]

Description: Program for the funeral of Lee H. Kropff, who was born July 9, 1921, and died March 16, 1965 at the age of forty-three. The funeral was held at Prentice & Company Funeral Home, officiated by Lake L. Walker and Fred E. Dunn. He was buried in Northlawn Memorial Gardens in Northfield, Ohio.
Date: March 1965
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[General George S. Patton on the Rhine]

Description: Photograph of United States Army General George S. Patton standing on the edge of a pontoon bridge that spans the Rhine. Several soldiers are standing alongside a truck to the right, with the foremost man bearing a triangular patch over the side of his chest and holding a camera. All are wearing helmets and uniforms. Two houses are visible on the bank in the background. The reverse side bears the caption, "Patton on the Rhine."
Date: March 24, 1945
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Group of Three Women]

Description: Photograph of three women, who were the wives of soldiers in the 43rd Tank Battalion, standing in front of a house. They are, from left to right, Elsie Hacker, Zella Bowling, and Anna Jannelli.
Date: March 1944
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Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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