This photograph, taken by James Doran from Harrison, New Jersey, of the Roman Catholic Le Mans Cathedral in France during the Second World War, is so peaceful. Perhaps visiting the Cathédrale St-Julien du Mans, as it is called in French, brought him a moment of serenity during those troubled times. With Veterans Day this last … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Le Mans Cathedral – 1944
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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Paris, France – 1944
This photograph of the monument of the Arc de Triomphe Paris, was taken sometime in December 1944 by James F. Doran of Harrison, New Jersey. He landed on Utah Beach on D-Day with the 4th Division, and was severely wounded on 8 June 1944. After time in the hospital to recover, he served as a … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Paris, France – 1944
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Margaret Doran and Friends
Shown here, third from the left, is Margaret "Margie" Doran of Harrison, New Jersey. This was from the World War Two era, and could have been taken in Coney Island, New York. Wordless Wednesday is a blogging prompt suggested by GeneaBloggers. “To participate in Wordless Wednesday simply create a post with the main focus being … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Margaret Doran and Friends
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