American soldiers resting near buildings near Couptrain, Mayenne, France in 1945
Gift of Paul Rose, from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
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American soldiers resting near "buildings on farm where Don Deane bivouacked near Couptrain, France." Couptrain, Mayenne, France. 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:
Mayenne
Latitude:
48.300
Longitude:
-0.617
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Military camps--American--France
Buildings--France
Soldiers--American--France
Rest periods--France
Farms--France