
| 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 |

| Below-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 |