Children during ww2
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A young French alter server named Louis, still wearing his vestment gown and an American GI’s cap, is served by U.S. soldiers in a chow line. During the war, many young children would be informally “adopted” by military regiments and serve roles to boost morale as a distraction for servicemen with younger siblings or children at home, act as gofers, or become unit mascots. Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados, Lower Normandy, France. 7 July 1944.

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26 août 1944 paris picture Robert Capa

Mmmmm the finger in the nose !!

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a photographer kisses a small child before cheering crowds in Paris, 26 August 1944.

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I love this picture !!

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#45

That's a good one, alright!

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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