New Caledonia - 60th Anniversary Remembrances
The USS Blue Ridge, in the harbor of Noumea for the WWII 60th Anniversary remembrances. It was not allowed to move closer to shore for security reasons.
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The inscription reads: "In Honor of the US Forces who by their presence during the Pacific war from March 1942 to February 1946 insured the freedom of New Caledonia her people are deeply grateful. 13 Aout 1992"
This a part of the pictures that I took the 28th of March at the "Place de la Moselle", at 9h00, for the Ceremony with the troops of the Blue Ridge, the Vice-Admiral Metzger, the mayor of the city of Noumea, and some part of the population who do not forget the Americans. You can see also the 6 American jeeps which were well keep from 1942, and also a beautiful motorcycle.
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Vice Admiral Metzger with
L'Association des amis des Etats Unis
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Assembly in formation for
the Memorial ceremony.
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WWII Harley-Davidson motorcycle
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WWII Jeep
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