French officials march in a parade at a victory celebration, Marseilles, France, 1944
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Photograph. French officials march in a parade at a victory celebration. Official caption on photo front: "7/MM-44-2624." Official caption on reverse: "Sig Corps photo-1 Sept. 44-France (2624). Marseille celebrates. Striding past French Troops assembled in review as part of a great victory celebration in Marseille, Aug. 28, are: (leading) French Minister of War N. Diethilin [sic], followed by Gen. [Jean] de Lattre de Tassigny. Sig. Corps radio telephoto from Italy-#." Marseilles, France. 1 September 1944
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From the service of Brigadier General Terence John Tully, a West Point graduate, Signal Officer during the African landings, Chief Signal Officer, Allied Force Headquarters Africa/Italy for all Mediterranean operations. Tully served with the Signal Corps in Italy and North Africa documenting the 5th Army specifically. Later he was Commander of Camp Crowder, Missouri.
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Marseille
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43.300
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5.367
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Military parades & ceremonies--France
Soldiers--French--France
Generals--French--France
Diplomats--French--France