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
William J. Doran (1929-2004) – A Quiet Man
William John Doran was born on June 22, 1929, along with a twin sibling that died the same day. He was named after his father's brother. Billy was born in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, to Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran, and joined siblings - Bernard, James, Margaret, John, and Peter. In 1932, Elizabeth joined … Continue reading William J. Doran (1929-2004) – A Quiet Man
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