Armistice day ceremonies held in Rheims.

Armistice day ceremonies held in Rheims. Americans and French join in the first Armistice Day celebrations held in four years in rheims, France, November 11, 1944. M. Billard, Mayor of Rheims, stands in rear center as American and French flags pass by. Standing in the front row, saluting, from left to right are: M. Schnieter, Prefect of Rheims; M. Secru, president of the Liberation committee; Brigadier General Charles O. Thrasher of Gilman, :Illinois, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Oise Base Section, and Commander Boucher, commander of the French troops in that area.