France '44, "Bon Shure" and Gum!

An American soldier hands out chewing gum to French children. Very schematic pen and ink drawing. An American soldier hands out chewing gum to French children. Very schematic pen and ink drawing. Morton joined the army in July 1942 and after training at Fort Meade, sailed for England in March 1944 as a technician with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He served in Europe with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Gift of the artist, 1994.