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Great Photo of a returning soldier

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  1. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    This photo shows Capt Robert Moore, a company commander in the 34th Infantry Division in Tunisia returning home in July 1943. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize.
    To me it is a powerful picture. It shows the love and emotion of the moment, but doesn't show the faces. It could be anyone, any soldier and any family, rejoicing at the return of a loved one.

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    Here is further information and a video of his return. It is worth watching.

    The Cedar Rapids Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Eastern Iowa
     
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    Heidi Dishonorably Discharged

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    great story and interesting stuff. just imagine- times this by millions.
     
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    Wow. Very powerful. Thanks Slip.
     
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    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    Don't know how I missed this post for so many days! Thanks for the post, great stuff.
     
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    Skipper Kommodore

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    I wouldn't mind framing this in my office!


    Here is one I particulary appreciate from 1945 : the homecoming and meeting of a brother and sister.

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    Yes, great pics.
     
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    I always enjoyed this one...

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    I've always liked this one (german point of view) its got 1942/1 on the calendar in the top left corner :) I love the way the little girl is crying, seeing her daddy like this, while the older son is standing shy in the backround.
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  11. SMLE shooter

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    Great pictures.
     
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    it's great to see the german point of view for ww2,they hade love ones that cared just as much as the allies love ones cared.
     
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    the first picture of a returning pow. I love this one because you see the faces. I will let you guess who is the loving mother

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    urqh Tea drinking surrender monkey

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    From the age of the girl, and I know its a drawing not a pic, but I would hazard a guess like many of all nations....she wouldn't have a clue who he was anyway..Like many returning soldiers...knew of him, but not him.
     
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    Heidi Dishonorably Discharged

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    oh yeah ....he would have left for war before she was even born. i never thought of it that way,good spotting!
     
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    all very nice pics, I especially like this one!
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    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    quote "Slipdiget, It could be anyone, any soldier and any family, rejoicing at the return of a loved one." unquote
    And Timeless. Great picture. The link is no longer available but not really needed.
     

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