Connie French Rinker, the daughter of World War II veteran Cpl. Cornelius T. French, Jr, picture shown, poses for a picture with her daughter Erin-Caitlin Rinker, June 6, 2017, on Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France. Cpl. French served as a gunner with Charlie Company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, during World War II. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.’ steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 U.S. servicemembers from units in Europe and the U.S. are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017.
Date Taken: | 06.06.2017 |
Date Posted: | 06.06.2017 14:19 |
Photo ID: | 3455561 |
VIRIN: | 170606-A-TV238-013 |
Resolution: | 6451x4882 |
Size: | 12.72 MB |
Location: | SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-MER, FR |
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