C.L.V.M.A. 95IDUS

NOVEMBER 2009.

For the sixty-fifth Anniversary of the Liberation of Créhange, the C.L.V.M.A. closely worked with the City of Créhange to organise an Anniversary worthy of it. At 1pm sharp, two buses followed by cars drove from Metz to Créhange. Inside these buses were the nineteen veterans with theiur families and friends. But also BG Roger B. DUFF and his lovely wife Mrs Linda MARTIN-DUFF. Were also present MG James ARCHER (retired General) and his wife Nancy. In the cars following the buses were the soldiers from the 95 IET.

Short before 2pm, the buses arrive in Créhange. Surprise !!! Back in time 65 years ago thanks to some GI's in their vintage uniforms and their vehicles. The good news is that they would escort the buses to the MOTOR POOL.

Picture by Michèle McCurdy

The buses finally arrive to the famous place. The famous MOTOR POOL. A real welcoming comitee is here to meet veterans, families, soldiers and friends.


Bernard's picture	Picture by Michèle McCurdy	André's picture

Inspection of the vehicles, a little coffee and a piece of cake and after having signed the wall time is up to leave. Ladies and Gentlemen, in the buses, here we move.


André's Pictures

Way to the City Hall. People meet and greet. And everyone gets ready for the parade to the Memorial.


Picture byRaymond LEBRUN	Picture by Michèle McCurdy	Picture by Eudy R BOSLEY

At the Memorial, official people laid a wreath.


General DUFF, General PERRIN & Sous Prefet	General ARCHER, Mr LAVERGNE & Mr KOCH

After the laying of the wreath, Captain Dale A. McCurdy plays TAPS.

Picture by Micèle McCurdy

The ceremony is almost over. Old vehicles open the way for the parade followed by the Color Guard, the veterns and the people present. Way to CREANTO where the cocktail is held. .


old car from AUTO RETRO	Vehicles for the parade	Veterans & President of UIACAL St Avold

In the room, the Mayor, the Prefet's assistant and General Duff had their time for speeches. The veterans were given a diploma and a gift from the city

Time for dinner - finally - comes. Our guests discover the room and its surprises. For this special occasion Claudine did a who's who. Shows were part of the dinner.


French Cancan	Country Danse	Musicals

Let's see us in five years !!!

JUNE 2009.

21st of June : Bambesch.

The C.L.V.M.A. was presenting some of its vehicles at the Bambesch. Officials and banner-bearers were present to lay a wreath at the Bambesch Memorial.

28th of june 2009 : UIACAL's 84th Congress.

For the 84th Congress of the UIACAL (the union of invalids and veterans of Alsace Lorraine), the C.L.V.M.A has been invited to present some of its vehicles. Perfectly parked in line outside the Cultural Center Pierre Mesmer of Saint Avold, they waited for the end of the Congress. Then, they drove to the American Cemetery where the new flag of the UIACAL has been blessed. Then, they drove again to the Agora where the vehicles could be seen during the entire afternoon.

MAY 2009.

11th of may 2009.

The electrical door of the storing place which was told to be out of order has finally been repaired. Jean-Luc Français found a way to fix it after he heard about the problem.

24th of may 2009 : Memorial Day.

Helen Patton, General Patton's grand daughter came to Saint Avold to celebrate the Memorial Day at the American Cemetery. She was welcomed by Françoise and Philippe Lerclerc, honnor members of the C.L.V.M.A. She posed with them, with Thierry Koch, C.L.V.M.A. President and with the youngest member of the club and his father.

31st of may 2009 : Surprise Visit.

The club welcomes Jim Anderson, vice-president of the 95th Infantry Division Association, his wife, Besty and Edouard Lane, an American member of the club.