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    Lt. Gen Gavin Portrait [Image 1 of 4]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in modern MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are unveiling a large framed oil painting portrait of a WWII-era soldier. The portrait depicts a soldier in khaki/olive drab uniform holding a rifle, with an 82nd Airborne Division patch visible in the upper corner of the painting. Both soldiers appear to be smiling and reacting positively to the reveal, suggesting a formal military ceremony.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FRANCE

    06.04.2016

    Photo by Capt. Joseph Bush 

    82nd Airborne Division Artillery

    Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces- Afghanistan, and Maj. Gen. Richard D. Clarke, the 82nd Airborne Division commander, unveiled a portrait of Lt. Gen. James Gavin on June 4, 2006 along with Gavin’s Daughters Chloe and Line. The portrait, commissioned by Line and Chloe Gavin, and painted by James Crowley represented their father at his best, with a rifle in one hand and helmet in another as he watched over his beloved Paratroopers. The painting was donated to the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France as part of the D-Day 72 commemorations. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Bush)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2016
    Date Posted: 06.05.2016 17:45
    Photo ID: 2635928
    VIRIN: 160604-A-BG594-002
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.81 MB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FR
    Web Views: 488
    Downloads: 8

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in modern MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are unveiling a large framed oil painting portrait of a WWII-era soldier. The portrait depicts a soldier in khaki/olive drab uniform holding a rifle, with an 82nd Airborne Division patch visible in the upper corner of the painting. Both soldiers appear to be smiling and reacting positively to the reveal, suggesting a formal military ceremony.
    This is an oil painting portrait of a World War II-era U.S. Army officer in full combat gear, displayed in a dark wooden frame. The subject wears an 82nd Airborne Division patch on his left shoulder and carries a Thompson submachine gun, with two general's stars visible on his collar and helmet. The painting is signed 'CROWLEY' in the lower right corner and features a stone bridge and rural landscape in the background.
    A group of people, including what appears to be a decorated veteran in WWII-era military uniform with numerous medals, are gathered in what looks like a museum or memorial hall. The veteran is saluting or shielding his eyes while viewing a large framed portrait painting on the right side of the image. The event appears to be a commemorative or veterans' gathering based on the attire and insignia visible.
    Four individuals — two in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms and two civilian women — stand beside a large framed portrait painting of a WWII-era soldier displayed on a wooden easel. The portrait depicts a uniformed soldier holding a rifle, with an outdoor landscape background and what appears to be an 82nd Airborne Division patch visible on his cap. The group appears to be at a formal portrait unveiling or dedication ceremony.

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