German High Command officers arriving at Luneburg Heath

German Officers arrive to sign Instrument of Surrender papers – 4 May 1945

A black wooden frame 12 inches by 18 inches containing two pictures each 8 inches by 10 inches of German Officers arriving in their staff cars to sign Instrument of Surrender papers at TAC 21 HQ of Field Marshall Montgomery located at  Luneburg Heath on 4 May 1945.

Lt. Col. Trumbull Warren, a 48th Highlander and Personal Assistant goes to escort the Officers to the tent for the signing. On 3 May, Lt. Col. Warren had gone by jeep through the German lines to locate the German Command and inform them of the time and location for the Surrender the next day.

Associated place
Germany, Lunnenburg
Associated event
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Associated name(s)
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Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Case 24/25 WWII
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