Chronology of World War II
Thursday, October 26
The C-in-C Mediterranean visits Athens
Adm Sir John Cunningham paid a flying visit to Athens where he laid a wreath on the tomb of the Greek unknown soldier. He is accompanied by the Greek prime minister, George Papandreaou, and Gen Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, Supreme Commander, Mediterranean Theater. The C-in-C (right) the Greek Prime Minister, (center) and General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson arriving at the memorial, October 26, 1944.