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GeneralIn a hurry to get on with his trip, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower declined a Colonel's invitation to eat an an officers mess in favor of a meal composed of C rations. The incident occurred at a 9th Bombardment Division base in France, Commanded by Col.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
France
Category:
Recreation
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
In a hurry to get on with...
Caption:
In a hurry to get on with his trip, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower declined a Colonel's invitation to eat an an officers mess in favor of a meal composed of C rations. The incident occurred at a 9th Bombardment Division base in France, Commanded by Col.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE,RECREATION
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17817-54488AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/41558171/in-a-hurry-to-get-on-with-his-trip-gen-dwight-d-eisenhower-declined-a-colonels-invitation-to-eat-an- : accessed Apr 24, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008