GENERAL GRUENTHER'S FAREWELL VISIT TO GREECE, 5 NOVEMBER 1956; GENERAL GRUENTHER AND MRS GRUENTHER ATTEND A FAREWELL CEREMONY GIVEN BY MAYOR JEAN MINAUD AND RESIDENTS, MARNES-LA-COQUETTE, 10 NOVEMBER 1956 [Allocated Title]
Title:GENERAL GRUENTHER'S FAREWELL VISIT TO GREECE, 5 NOVEMBER 1956; GENERAL GRUENTHER AND MRS GRUENTHER ATTEND A FAREWELL CEREMONY GIVEN BY MAYOR JEAN MINAUD AND RESIDENTS, MARNES-LA-COQUETTE, 10 NOVEMBER 1956 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1544
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Events marking the end of General Gruenther's tenure as Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Description:Farewell visit to Greece. General Gruenther arrives at Greek airfield, where he is greeted by Lieutenant General Papathanasiades (Commander of the 3rd Army Corps), other military officials and US Ambassador Allen. General Gruenther drives off with Lieutenant General Constantin Dovas (Chief of the Greek General Staff). General Gruenther arrives at Salonika, passes honour guard and poses at the steps of building with General Papathanasiades. Also present are King Paul, Rear Admiral Zepos (Greek NMR at SHAPE), Lieutenant General Dovas and Major General Boatner (Chief of military advisory group, Greece). General Gruenther and King Paul leave together after meeting.
Farewell ceremony in France. General and Mrs Gruenther arrive at the Mairie in Marnes-la-Coquette, where they are greeted by children and VIPs (including General Schuyler, Admiral Sala and General Cross). With the Mayor, Jean Minaud, the general and delegation pass soldiers and band. Farewell ceremony outside the Mairie: Mayor Minaud and General Gruenther give speeches. The Gruenthers and others sign the guest book; Mrs Gruenther receives flowers.
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
