| Pictorial History of the 63rd Infantry Division in Combat-Page 41 |
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| The next few photographs and memorabilia images were furnished by Lt William Taylor, Hq Co 1st Bn, 253d Infantry Regiment |
| L-R: T/5 George Mieure and Sgt John Mastrogovanni (later T/Sgt) unpacking a mine detector for "schuh" mines. Hanweiler, Germany 16 Feb 45 |
| Lt William Taylor, Hq Co 1st Bn 253d Infantry on "liberated" bicycle in Kleinbittersdorf, Germany. Feb 45 |
| Small paper German flag found decorating the entrance to a town captured by 1st Bn 253d Infantry- signed by members of the A&P Platoon, Hq Co 1st Bn 253d Infantry |
| German Propaganda Leaflet dropped on men of the 253d Infantry - 1945 |
| Copy of a Safe Conduct Pass dropped over German lines to encourage German soldiers to surrender |
| End of Taylor photos |