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    Honoring Medal of Honor recipient Robert D. Maxwell [Image 5 of 7]

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    The image shows a group of people gathered in what appears to be an indoor facility, possibly a care home or community center. A central elderly figure is wearing a military dress uniform with medals and gold buttons, suggesting a veteran recognition or honor ceremony. The image appears to be a photograph of a screen display, as indicated by the Samsung taskbar visible at the bottom.

    BESANCON, FRANCE

    09.07.2018

    Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt 

    21st Theater Sustainment Command

    Robert D. Maxwell, oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, watches via Skype as French and American Soldiers unveil a plaque honoring him for his actions Sept. 7, 2018 in Besancon, France. Maxwell leapt onto a grenade thrown into a command observation post, and his actions enabled American forces to continue the fight and ultimately help liberate Besancon from German occupation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt, 21st Theater Sustainment Command) #FirstInSupport #StrongEurope

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    Date Taken: 09.07.2018
    Date Posted: 09.10.2018 06:39
    Photo ID: 4710373
    VIRIN: 180907-A-MQ814-147
    Resolution: 3474x2412
    Size: 4.63 MB
    Location: BESANCON, FR
    Web Views: 149
    Downloads: 13

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    A war memorial dedicated to American soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Division who fell during World War II, located in France. The stone monument features bilingual inscriptions in English and French, flanked by American and French flags. A wooden easel with a blue-draped item stands in front, suggesting a ceremony or unveiling event.
    A formal military ceremony featuring soldiers from multiple nations standing in a ceremonial line, holding flags and rifles at attention. The event appears to be a commemorative or memorial ceremony, evidenced by floral wreaths placed on the ground and the presence of multiple national flags including American, French, and British flags. Both U.S. Army personnel in dress uniforms and French military officers in their distinctive uniforms are prominently visible.
    A memorial ceremony is taking place at a stone monument commemorating American soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Division who fell on September 7, 1944, during the Liberation of Besançon, France. Several officials in military and civilian dress are standing before the monument, which is flanked by American and French flags. A commemorative plaque on an easel is displayed in front of the monument.
    A U.S. Army color guard stands at attention during a joint Franco-American military ceremony, likely held in France based on the visible French and European Union flags. The soldiers are in dress blue uniforms, carrying the American flag and military unit colors, while officials and attendees gather in the background near a commemorative sign. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or historical site with stone walls and mature trees.
    The image shows a group of people gathered in what appears to be an indoor facility, possibly a care home or community center. A central elderly figure is wearing a military dress uniform with medals and gold buttons, suggesting a veteran recognition or honor ceremony. The image appears to be a photograph of a screen display, as indicated by the Samsung taskbar visible at the bottom.
    A black granite commemorative plaque mounted on a wooden easel honors Technician 5th Grade Robert D. Maxwell of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army. The plaque recognizes his receipt of the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during the liberation of Besançon, France on 7 September 1944. The inscription appears in both French and English, and the plaque is displayed in front of a larger stone memorial monument.
    A joint military honor guard ceremony featuring soldiers in two distinct uniforms standing in formation. On the left, three soldiers wear light khaki/grey uniforms with red-trimmed kepis consistent with French military dress, while four soldiers on the right wear U.S. Army dress blue uniforms. The group carries the American flag and at least two additional unit or national colors, suggesting a bilateral or multinational ceremonial event.

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