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This is mail from a 2003 Mail Call sent to us by our French friend Frederic. Maybe  someone  can recall the officer with the Dodge. "Grunts" didn't have a Dodge. Frederic, The photos would be interesting if you could still scan them. -Ben

 

Subj: 517th 
Date: 1/17/2003 10:09:40 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: frederic@misaki.com
To: Ben517@aol.com

Dear Ben,

Congratulation for the very interesting website!

I am Frederic - 29year old french boy born in Nice, and since my youngest
age, I am hearing passionating stories about Nice and South of France
liberation in summer 44.

So much that this period bacame a real hobby for me (understand what
happened, investigate, collect stories and relics etc...).

When the americans came, my father was a 8year old boy, but he remenbers
this impressive american  para trooper in uniform who came regularly at home
to drink something and pick-up his mother (my grand-mother...) with a Dodge
and go dancing together. My grand-mother was a beautiful lady born in
Ukraine (but immigrated in France since 1917 when Leninie came), and she
divorced in early 40's. Her name was Maria Yacovleff.

I still have with me the silver Para insigna the american guy gave her
before going back to war, and a picture of his command-car parked at the
front of the house. I can scan the pictures I have if it/this story can be
of interest.  Maybe some veterans can help?

I hope to hear from you soon,

Frederic