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Download full resolution image World War II Veterans Speaks to 108th Soldiers

World War II Veterans Speaks to 108th Soldiers

GENESEO-- Retired New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Joseph B, McManus, age 94, a highly decorated WWII Veteran, shares his experiences and insight with Soldiers of A Co 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry at the National Warplane Museum,here on 11 October. His remarks followed a promotion ceremony in which McManus, who joined the 108th Infantry Regiment in 1939, "pinned" the rank on 11 company Soldiers following a road march to the museum.

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