Annihilator Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Here is an interesting picture of american officers visiting our Grand Duke Jean These people had a good taste it seems when they choose their present. Our Grand Duke Jean, is still alive and has celebrated his 97 year right now in January Here is his military story In November 1942, Prince John, Grand Duke Heir of Luxembourg, joined the Irish Guards Regiment as a volunteer and received training as an officer at the Royal Military College in Sandhurst. On July 28, 1943, he was promoted to Lieutenant.Landed June 11, 1944 near Bayeux, he took part in Operation Overlord and served in Normandy at the headquarters of the 32nd Brigade Guards Armored Divison. Under the uniform of the Irish Guards, Grand Duke Jean participated in the battle of Caen and entered Brussels on September 3, 1944. He was then detached from his unit to join his father, Prince Felix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelkih Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Wonder where that is now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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