1962 Press Photo Erich Mende, German Free Democratic Party, Julius Espenchied

Meeting of old Africa Corps soldiers: 8000 former soldiers of Rommel's famous AfriCa-Corps met at Pirmasens this weekend. General (ret) Westphal, Rommel's former Chief of Staff, was again elected as chairman of the Africa-Corps Assctn. Photo shows Top: Dr. Erich Mende (left) Chairman of the German Free Democratic Party, with Mrs.~~~~~~ and Gen. Westphal. Below: Julius Espenchied (left) Gustav Anders (center) were honor guests of the meeting, they are veterans of the WW I fights in the once German Colonies.

Photo measures 6 x 8.5 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1962.



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