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Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers posed for figures in this exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army of a Higgins boat landing in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Maj. Kevin Vilardo was the model for the photographer in the stern, while 1st Lt. Sam Gerdt modeled the Soldier waiting at the side of the boat. Sgt. 1st Class Nick Archibald was the model for one of the Soldiers climbing down the cargo net. The museum opens to the public Nov. 11, 2020.
200522-A-A3538-1001.JPG Photo By: National Museum of the United States Army, Duane Lempke

FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers posed for figures in this exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army of a Higgins boat landing in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Maj. Kevin Vilardo was the model for the photographer in the stern, while 1st Lt. Sam Gerdt modeled the Soldier waiting at the side of the boat. Sgt. 1st Class Nick Archibald was the model for one of the Soldiers climbing down the cargo net. The museum opens to the public Nov. 11, 2020.


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