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Taken on 25 February 1945

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SC 364375 - Four of the more than 200 service troops in France who volunteered for combat service, many of them accepting reductions in grade from Sgt. and Cpl. to qualify for the new assignment.

SC 364375 - Four of the more than 200 service troops in France who volunteered for combat service, many of them accepting reductions in grade from Sgt. and Cpl. to qualify for the new assignment. — Unknown

In the doorway of the train taking them to an infantry training center are: Pvt. John Hightower, Hartford, Conn.; Pfc. James Brock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Pfc. Herbert E. West, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Pvt. Lenzy Walker, San Antonio, Texas. 25 February, 1945. Photographer: Sgt. Lempeotis. Photo Source: U

Photograph by Signal Corps Archive from United States

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