1977 Press Photo Charles De Greef, Portland Insurance underwriter - ora16099

Charles De Greef, a Portland Insurance underwriter, was a high school boy in Arnhen during the ill-fated Allied attempt to seize the bridge there, the last in a series of five meant to be taken to give the Allies a corridor through which to strike deep into German territory and shorten the war by month. The operation is the subject of the film "A Bridge Too Far," opening June 15.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 06-12-1977.



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