A series of letters and photos. Starts off with a note from John, then our friend Gilbert Stevenot and finally one from Jean-Pierre Monhonval.
General Irzyk as a BN CO led the 8th Tank BN of the 4th Armored Div. into the relief of Bastogne, Dec 1944....He is from Salem,MA... a Univ Mass at Amherst Graduate....Gilbert Stevenot was an interpretor in Gen. Bradley's Headquarters of the Twelve ARMY GROUP....Here are two great photos of both...good friends....
John
Hello John,
Saturday 10 Dec, a great day for my good american friends gen AL Irzyk, and gen James Leach. Ceremony at the Mardasson and nice metings in town with the population. Al remmber you well, telling me you were like me a mover ad a shaker.With Al, we never had the chance to meet and for both of us our dream came true. Thanks for the Arlington's video. Indeed fantastic. Best regards!
Bonsoir,
Voici deux photos, comme promis ce dimanche matin à Bastogne.
Amicalement,
Jean-Pierre Monhonval
Journaliste
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