"Black and white 8x10 photo of the "Band of Brothers" jumping into Holland during Operation Market Garden hand signed by original member Sgt. Wild Bill Guarnere."
"Black and white 8x10 photo of the "Band of Brothers" jumping into Holland during Operation Market Garden hand signed by original member Sgt. Wild Bill Guarnere."
SALUTE!
I live in such a home. We bought it from the Widow of a WWII Airborne Vet and close friend. My father was even closer friend to them.
He came down behind German lines at Normandy, jumped into Holland, was trucked into the Bulge.
His widow is now gone too.
I often wear 2 of his hunting jackets. Always remember what a tough little man he was.
I still have my father, he is a WWII vet. We often talk about that time.
Wow
ping!
Al Schmid, also from Philly.
Al Schmid (20 October 1920 – 1 December 1982) was a United States Marine awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism at the Battle of the Tenaru (Ilu River) during the Guadalcanal campaign in World War II. Credited with killing over 200 Japanese attackers during a night-long assault, he was blinded in action by a grenade blast and endured multiple surgeries and extended rehabilitation upon his return to the U.S..
His life story appeared in the American news magazines of the time,[1] the book Al Schmid, Marine by Roger Butterfield, and the 1945 film Pride of the Marines, in which he was played by American actor John Garfield.
Saw this movie a while back on TCM. Outstanding. Found it on You Tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DpoOHUHTwg