Photograph
Soldiers with Captured Nazi Flag
| Robert Doyle wrote a caption for this image although it was not published at that time, "Rough and tough Wisconsin rangers, who helped storm Normandy beaches on D-Day and who had important assignment in capture of Brest, pose with Nazi flag and other souvenirs. Seated and kneeling are, (from left) Private First Class Oscar Behrent, 25, Elcho; Private Gerald Sejba, 25, Antigo; Private First Class Jack Thomas, 19, (address), Milwaukee; Private First Class Sigurd Sundby, 23, (address), Milwaukee; Private First Class Alvin Potratz, 19, (address), Milwaukee; and Private First Class Garness Colden, 20, Blanchardville. Standing are (same order) Private First Class George Frenchette, 20, Town of Greenfield; Private First Class David Neugent, 21, (address), Milwaukee; Private First Class Don Pechacek, 21, Ellsworth; Private First Class Jim Kohl, 27, River Falls; Private First Class Tom Armbruster, 19, Iron River; Private First Class John Tindell, 31, Platteville, and Sergeant Edward O'Connor, 21, Mosinee." A building and trees are in the background. |
| Image ID: | 100330 |
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| Creation Date: | 09 17 1944 |
| Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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| Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 36, neg 3608 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
| Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
| Portraits, Group |
| Armed Forces |
| Buildings |
| Military camps |
| Military uniforms |
| Soldiers |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
| Hairstyles |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Flags |
| Swastikas |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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