"The Gang"
was Clarence Shipton's title on this photo of F Company in the field. A few
names are penned in but most are difficult to read. |
Allied Headquarters
the impressive building where S.H.A.E.F. established its operations
Distant shot of Allied HQ Frankfort |
Ike's Office
is outlined here in the S.H.A.E.F. HQ building Eisenhower’s office in
Frankfort |
508th Billets
took up an entire string of apartments commandeered from their civilian
owners 508th PIR Regimental HQ? |
Honor Guard Detail
stands for inspection before going on duty at S.H.A.E.F. HQ in Frankfort |
Victory Parade
in Frankfort, led by Sgt. Major Melvin Fair, uncle of Clarence O.
Shipton. He was not in the 508th, however. and was purportedly the highest
ranked enlisted man in Europe at the time |
Shipton
poses with his cousin Patty Fair, daughter of MSgt Melvin Fair. |
Heddernheim
according to the photo's inscription. Clarence (L) and two
unidentified F Company men outside F Company HQ |
