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Seeking records of US troops in Orleans (France) between 1950 & 1967

gilles heccan

I'm living in Orleans city (France) where thousands of US personnel also lived during the 1950-1967 era. To date, very few studies have been made about that time and the American presence for Com Z. So, I recently start to search archives in the area trying to find documents, pictures and witnesses (maybe for a book in the future). I am focusing my studies on the following sites in Orleans area:

- Coligny Barracks COM.Z HQ

- Saran airfield and Signal Corps Site

- “La Foret” Depot and Hospital (used as American school and OAC HQ)

- La Chapelle Saint Mesmin hospital

- Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin Quatermaster Depot (also called former SAMEC plant)

- Maison-Fort and Harbord barracks

- Saint-Ay maps depot

- Saint-Lyé-La-Forêt Transmission Site

- Olivet (chateau  La Mothe) and Donnery (chateau La Touche) officers' clubs

- Chevilly and Orleans PX

So, I would like to know if some of you have available information (photos, documents in high definition) of US troops in Orleans. Thanks again for your answer and I apologize for poor English writing.

Sincerely yours

Gilles HECCAN

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    My grandfather, August V Rizzolla, was stationed in Orleans in the early 1950s by the Army where he was a photographer. I have some tickets, menus, pics that my father (who was about 13-16yo) saved in a scrapbook that I am organizing. They rented a place at 11, rue de Gourville, Orleans. I've been using Google Translate to figure out what they are. Of course, there are more items related to Paris than Orleans, but I'd be glad to share what I have.

    By Grace...dawn

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    Dawn, my husband Derald Wolfe was stationed near the hospital that was being build in the 50's.  His division of Depot Maintenance would go to an Orphanage and mentor the little girls there.  I have been trying to find information on those children but run into a wall.  I think the orphanage was outside of the town of Orleane' but I may be wrong.  I think there barracks were near the River because he talks about going down to the river after they ate.  If you come up with any information on these l would appreciate your help.  Thank you.

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    Dawn, my husband Derald Wolfe was stationed near the hospital that was being build in the 50's.  His division of Depot Maintenance would go to an Orphanage and mentor the little girls there.  I have been trying to find information on those children but run into a wall.  I think the orphanage was outside of the town of Orleane' but I may be wrong.  I think there barracks were near the River because he talks about going down to the river after they ate.  If you come up with any information on these l would appreciate your help.  Thank you.

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