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An outdoor, vertically oriented information sign about Jean Nohain (1900-1981) is the central subject of the image. The sign features a black and white portrait of Nohain from 1939, credited to Studio Harcourt. A metal fence runs along the left side of the sign, while a moss-covered stone wall is visible on the right. A brown tabby cat is partially visible, sitting at the bottom right corner, near the base of the sign and the stone wall. The text on the sign, in French, details Jean Nohain's life and career. He was a soldier in the 501st Tank Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division (2e DB), born on February 16, 1900, and died on January 25, 1981, both in Paris. His military honors include being Commander of the Legion of Honor, the Military Medal, and the Croix de guerre 1939-1945. The sign also highlights Nohain as a pioneer of French television. It states that in December 1942, he joined the Free French Forces in London and fought with the 2nd Armored Division. On November 23, 1944, during the liberation of Strasbourg, he was wounded by a bullet to the jaw. This injury caused partial facial paralysis for the rest of his life, leading him to always present his "best profile" on television. Various logos are present on the sign: the "Ministère des Armées" (Ministry of Armed Forces), "Gouverneur Militaire de Strasbourg" (Military Governor of Strasbourg), and a special badge commemorating "80 ANS LIBÉRATION STRASBOURG" (80 Years Liberation Strasbourg). The scene appears to be set outdoors on an overcast day, indicated by the soft, diffused lighting. The overall setting, including the visible text and logos, confirms the location as Strasbourg, France.
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