US troops based in Quorn photographed at De Montfort Hall, Leicester

In the spring of 1944, 505 troopers pose after a dance in De Montfort Hall.

From the right, back row: S/Sgt Elmer E Blubaugh and his Wren wife Midge. 4th from the right is Sgt Alex A Burns of H Co 505 PIR along with other troopers and several British soldiers.

Submitted on: 2009-09-04

Submitted by: Les Cruise, Philadelphia

Artefact ID: 522

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