Liberation day, after the fight and capture of the German 88mm guns, relieved Dutch civilians come out of their homes.

Pictured on top is Pfc. Bernard B. Tom, S/Sgt. Hugh G. Borden and T/5 Clyde E. Jeffers, 2nd Platoon, F Company, 506th PIR pause for one of the first photos taken after the paratroopers entered the town of Eindhoven. Nineteen year old Pfc. Tom would be killed later in action on the Island on October 9, 1944. The general friendliness of the American paratroopers made a lasting impression on the Dutch during WWII. They have never forgotten.

Pictured below are the paratroopers who give the “V” sign for victory mission accomplished with the young Dutchman who pointed out the location of the two 88 guns to Lt. Hall.

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