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An American veteran GI, 99, is attempting to trace a mystery British woman who he met during World War Two in 1944.
John Jeckovich, then 19, forged a friendship with 'radiant' Jean Young, who was 24 or 25 at the time, while serving in Haverfordwest, west Wales.
The pair danced in a local auditorium and enjoyed a picnic of Welsh lamb, Pembrokeshire potatoes and crumpets before Mr Jeckovich was transferred to Belgium in January 1945.
Now the veteran is reaching out to anyone in the Pembrokeshire area who might know Ms Young or her family in a bid to rekindle an 80-year-old friendship.
The 99-year-old is hoping to reconnect with his former sweetheart's relatives ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings this June.
Jean Jeckovich (pictured), an American veteran GI, 99, is attempting to trace a mystery British woman who he met during World War Two in 1944
Mr Jeckovich (pictured during the war), then 19, forged a friendship with 'radiant' Jean Young, who was 24 or 25 at the time, while serving in Haverfordwest, West Wales
Mr Jeckovich, from Niagara Falls, New York, said he was scared when he landed 3,500 miles away from home in the Welsh market town but that Ms Young brought back his 'confidence and aspirations' as she stood in a doorway smiling 'radiantly' at him.
He added: 'Just the sight of her elevated my spirits and gave me renew hope for the future.'
Later that night, Mr Jeckovich visit an auditorium.
He said: 'I could see every GI's eyes on Jean as she walked out to the dance floor - she was no doubt the most beautiful
