Entrance sign to Leipzig, Germany in 1945
Gift of Paul Rose, from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
Description:
"Entrance to Leipzig, Germany. last stopping place by Don Deane's outfit before VE day. Sign reads: you are now entering Leipzig courtesy of the 69th Infantry Division." Leipzig, Germany. 1945.
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$120.00
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Donald N. Deane was born on 7 April 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut to Harry and Emma (Vibert) Deane and lived in Hartford and later New Milford. Deane served as a game warden for the state prior to entering service in the US Army on 18 March 1942 at Hartford. During his service in the ETO Deane was part of the 663rd Engineer Topographical Company and saw service in Germany, France, Belgium, and England and attained the rank of T-4. After coming home from the war, he worked for the State of Connecticut as a conservation officer for 35 years.
Geography:
Leipzig
Latitude:
51.333
Longitude:
12.417
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Signs (Notices)--Germany
Streets--Germany