MEMORIES of World War II, including V-E Day on May 8, 1945, are recalled in a publication prepared by Richard and Esther Neuhart for their children and grandchildren. They are displaying some of his medals and memorabilia.

“EXCELLENT” — That’s how the morale of the Headquarters Co., 1st Battalion, 260th Infantry, U.S. Army, was described in its headquarters’ journal for May 7, 1945.


Richard Neuhart, who resides on the Bethesda-Belmont Road, like many other Americans remembers that day; it was a prelude to V-E Day formally designated for May 8 when the Allies attained “Victory in Europe” during World War II.


Neuhart, who was in the 65th Division, was part of Gen. George Patton’s forces. 


Morale reportedly was excellent on other days, but the May 7 entry is the only time that the word, excellent, was written in all capital letters. And, it was for a good reason, as the journal also noted: “The German high command had signed an agreement for unconditional surrender of land sea and air forces ....