Linthwaite, Fred A. photograph On verso:
"Nagim - Luxemburg
Feb. 1, 1919.
After the Armistice, 'The
Wacht am Rhine'. I am
standing betweeen the two
French Chasseurs 'Blue Devils'" NOTES Fred Linthwaite indicates himself with an X above his head on front of the photo
Photo depicts Cafe Thiel, proprietor standing on the entrance landing, along with relatives and/or staff above and amidst an international bevy of soldiers, Americans, French and Germans (note the pickelhaubs, spiked helments, front right), and even a couple of dogs.
The shot was taken in then Allied occupied Luxembourg, Linthwaite's unit then being part of the occupying force. |
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