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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 9, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                8 the stars and stripes Luxembourg ceremonies in 1944, Gen. George s. Potion s 3rd . Army Tim shed across France leaving a beaten and bewildered enemy in its woke then withstood the German army s last ditch ardennes offensive at christmastime to continue its push across Germany and into Ciechon Slovakia As world War it came to an end. After experiencing it. Heady m. Victory  ,T,nd.,. Best elements of audacity planning and imagination died on dec. 21, 1945 of injuries suffered in on automobile Accident in Germany. Almost 23 years have passed since his death but he has t been forgotten especially by the town of Ettelbruck Luxembourg liberated by heroic 3rd army troops after heavy fighting. A Monument to the fallen general stands on the out skirts of the dry and each year the townspeople along with distinguished guests pay tribute in Patton remembrance Day Cere monies. This year the honors extended Over three Days july 5-7 with the program being highlighted by a Fly Over Fay phantom jets of the 36th tactical fighter Wing and by f102s of the 525th fighter interceptor so both headquartered at Pitburg air base Germany. Others participating in the rites were the 8th inf div band the 8th s 1 St in 39th inf the seventh army Parachute team and the 8th medical in. Distinguished visitors included Gen. Lyman l. Lemnitzer supreme Allied commander in Europe George j. Feldman american ambassador to Luxembourg maj. Gen. Rollen h. Anthis 17th of commander and it. Gen. John a. Heintges Usa eur Deputy commander in chief for seventh army. Wreaths were Laid on Patron s grave at Hamm military cemetery near Luxembourg City and townspeople and guests gathered at the Patton memorial to pay homage to a Man who has not been forgotten. Mac july �.�,. Salute go Antn Msj Luxembourg i stand during Jenister of Rera ens a state a Werner gun. Lyman l. Len Moltzer and Bahador to targe emf woman. Below u John a heat gobs left and Anthof wreaths  
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