56th Aviation Detachment, Saran AAF, France
(Photo submitted by George Shannon)
 
   
Beechcraft U-8 "Seminole" of the 56th Avn Det used to transport VIPs, including Maj Gen Webster Anderson, CG of the Communications Zone, USAREUR.    
     
   
George Shannon receives the Army Commendation medal directly from the hands of MG Webster Anderson, CG COMZ, USAREUR    
     
   
George Shannon says goodbye to Det Commander, Maj Charles Allison