Headquarters troops of 1st Div., Army of Occupation, celebrate Christmas around a community tree near the Wilhelm Der Grosse statue in Montabaur, Germany. "Santa Claus" is portrayed by William A. Turner, Staff Captain of the Salvation Army, who distributes packages of cigarettes and sweets through the from the "Folks at Home". (51705 J. A. Marshall, Photographer, 4-14-19)

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