United News, Release 1031, 1944

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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Members of the 5th Infantry Division, including General Stafford LeRoy Irwin, receive the Croix de Guerre at Metz. 2. U.S. soldier...

This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Members of the 5th Infantry Division, including General Stafford LeRoy Irwin, receive the Croix de Guerre at Metz. 2. U.S. soldiers help clear London rubble and rebuild homes. 3. General Eisenhower wishes a merry Christmas to representatives of Allied troops. 4. 17 Congressmen inspect battle lines near the German border and are greeted by General Patton. 5. Artillery bombards Kiel, and German troops surrender; Congressmen Matthew J. Merritt; Clare Boothe Luce; John Martin Costello; John Parnell Thomas.

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