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  222nd Infantry Thanksgiving program.

  The program lists a slate of dances and performances and a menu for the festivities.
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  "Program, 222d Infantry vs 232d Infantry, 42d (Rainbow) Division. Thanksgiving Day, 1945 at 'Pot o' Gold' Stadium, Vienna, Austria."

  The program includes portraits, group shots, and rosters of each team.
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  "We were expecting action!"

  A sign for "Cafe Dingbat" can be seen in the background.
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  " 'Dingbats' - Arles, France Aug, 1945."

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  " 'Zoot-Suit' Zeigler."

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  "S/Sgt. Vernon, 3rd Sqd. Ldr."

  The note on the reverse of the photo adds that Vernon was "200 lbs. of fighting spirit."
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  "Higgins - he is impersonating a Bookie in the Numbers Racket."

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  "Lt. Mike Austin - N.H. and T/Sgt. Geo. Chunfat - Hawaia, Blain, France April, '45."

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  " 'Doc' Walton - platoon medic."

  The note on the reverse of the photo adds, "he was a med-student at the Univ. of Calif. A friend devoted to duty."
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  "Velez, Ellis, Redford - Arles, Fr. Aug, 1945."

  The three soldiers are waiting outside the showers in camp.