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    Lt. Gen. Gavin Portrait [Image 3 of 4]

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    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.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FRANCE

    06.04.2016

    Photo by Capt. Joseph Bush 

    82nd Airborne Division Artillery

    Former 1st Lt. William Knapp and 82nd Airborne Division D-Day veteran, stands from his wheel chair to salute a painting of Lt. Gen. James Gavin during the unveiling of the portrait at the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. 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 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: 2635935
    VIRIN: 160604-A-BG594-004
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FR
    Web Views: 122
    Downloads: 5

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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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