11-215 Garand Picture of the Day - Magdeburg Germany 1945

[Mark in Rochester]

German prisoners in Magdeburg 1945, by William Vandivert



American officer gives water to a wounded German soldier, Limay, France 1944


Free French troops escort a German prisoner through Paris 1944

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[Bob Seijas]

So the guy on the right with the gull collar bades is Luftwaffe?

[Bill Hollinger]

Yes, they are Luftwaffe collar tabs for an Obergefreiter (Lance Corporal). He was probably an anti-aircraft gunner.

Revised: I may have this wrong. I looked it up and I think it may be a Technical Sergeant depending on the color of the background and two sided boarder. That, and no shoulder boards and because he is sitting away from the others??? But, it looks like he has two stripes on his arm???

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Another good catch, Bob. I enlarged it and he still looks sharp as a tack, with a resigned and almost relieved lexpression.

[A. F Medic]

Looks like the Lt giving the water has a Luger on his waist..

[RudyN]

Looks like the Lt giving the water has a Luger on his waist..

You saw it to. I was going to comment on that, but you beat me to it.