February 7, 2022

The Convoy of Liberty Pilsen registration has been launched

The Convoy of Liberty 2022 electronic registration has been launched. This year´s parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 8, with the traditional lining up in Sukova Street.  The following vehicles and equipment can take part in the convoy only: Military-historical vehicles and equipment manufactured until 1945 in the USA, Canada…

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March 10, 2022

We learned about the passing of Gordon W. Ekstrand, the liberator of the City of Pilsen and member of the 16th Armored Division

It is with great sadness that we learned passing of the liberator of the city of Pilsen and southwestern Bohemia,  Gordon W. Ekstrand, the 16th Armored Division. Lest we forget!

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March 29, 2022

Pilsen is setting up the Liberation Festival Pilsen with traditional program.

Pilsen is setting up the Liberation Festival Pilsen. The events connected with the end of the Second World War and the liberation of Western Bohemia by the American army will be commemorated on May 5-8, 2022 by a military-historical and cultural program. The city will experience the exceptional atmosphere of the…

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April 2, 2022

James Herbert Cavanaugh Duncan, hero, friend and veteran who helped to liberate Pilsen passed away.

It is with great sadness that we learned passing of the liberator of the city of Pilsen and southwestern Bohemia, great and humble man, a friend, James Herbert Cavanaugh Duncan. In June he would celebrate his 97 birthday . It was an honor for us to meet you SIR.

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April 6, 2022

Herman Geist, WWII hero and liberator of the City of Pilsen turned 97 years!

Herman Geist,  2nd Infantry Division WWII veteran, hero and liberator of the City of Pilsen and southwestern Bohemia celebrated 97th Birthday! Sir, wishing you all the best!

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July 1, 2022

The liberator of Pilsen Louis Gihoul passed away

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Louis Gihoul, the liberator of Pilsen and southwestern Bohemia, friend, humble man and member of the 17e bataillon de fusiliers belges. SIR, lest we forget!

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