After seeing action as a machine gunner in Italy and France, Tec 5 Charles W.

After seeing action as a machine gunner in Italy and France, Tec 5 Charles W. Hudgins of Norfolk, Va., the to millionth U.S. soldier to be redeployed from the ETO, walks up the gangplank of the S.S. Breckinridge bound for home. He was feted at colorful ceremonies at Marseille, France, where he was presented with flowers, champagne, perfume, and a special plaque commemorating the occasion.... and farewell kisses from a French girl representing her country and an American Red Cross worker.