Signatures of TAC 21 Headquarters, surrounding Vehicle flag of Field Marshal Montgomery

File cards inscribed with nicknames and signatures of TAC21 HQ staff

Six (6) file cards inscribed with nicknames and signatures of TAC 21 Headquarters Staff Members. The cards surround the Flag flown from Field Marshall Montgomery’s vehicle during the parade on 8 May 1945 celebrating Victory in Europe and the German’s unconditional surrender. Behind is the map of the route of TAC 21 Headquarters from England, the D-Day landings and final surrender.

The Cards and signatures were collected by Lt. Col. Warren, 48th Highlanders of Canada and Personal Assistant to Montgomery since January 1944.

a. “The Chief” / B.L. Montgomery/Field Marshal, b. “Kit”/J.D. A[illegible] Lt. Colonel/ M.A. to C in C, c. “Johnnie” / J.R. Henderson/ Capt./ A.D.C. to C in C, d. “Ray” [signature and rank totally faded out], e. “Noel”/ M. Gravane [sp?]/ Capt./ A.D.C. to C in C, f. “Trum”/ Trumbull Warren/ Lt. Col. /P.A. to C-in-C

Associated place
Luneburg Heath, Germany
Associated event
Post 4 May 1945 Surrender of German High Command
Associated name(s)
NA
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Case 24/25 WWII
Classification
Personal, Documents
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