The Work Horse Of The Western Front - The Big Picture
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2011
- National Archives and Records Administration
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Big Picture: The Work Horse of the Western Front
Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. (ca. 1974 - 05/15/1984). The 30th Infantry Division - "Old Hickory" as this combat infantry division was affectionately called by military people both in and out of it. This National Guard Division is shown in North Carolina and Tennessee, and in combat. It rightfully earned its name as "the Work Horse of the Western Front." Colonel Quinn appears and explains the clothing, equipment and food available to the combat infantryman.
My father Sgt. Gabriel A. INTRIERI served in Old Hickory. 120th Regiment, 30th Division. Sgt. / Medic. Purple Heart, Bronze Star. Funny how he would wind up in this Unit. He was from East Harlem, N.Y.C.!!! An Italian Kid mixed in with the Brave Southern Boys! My father served 6 year's in the Army. Oh the questions they asked my father!! Great Video. Thank you. My father would be Proud of this Clip. Died at 62 in 1986. Thanks to ALL that died & Served with Old Hickory.
My dad, Sgt. Vincent Carmody, served with the 30th's K Co, 120th regiment, and survived Hill 314 at Mortain. A morterman, he led his team all the way to Holland where he was severly wounded. Never spoke much about his time in the service and passed away when I was young. These videos help to piece together where he was and the sacrifices he and his comrades made for all of us. Thanks dad, and thanks to all who served.
In memory of my grandfather, who served in 'Old Hickory' & received two Purple Hearts for his country, I thank you very much for this upload. My dad always said Papaw didn't like talking about the war, and he never really told my brother & I much about his service. He was a humble man, and didn't want to be seen as a hero, just a man serving his country. Thanks again!
My grandpop was also served in Old Hickory - he was in company K
My father Glenn Uster was also in the 119th f company 30th infantry, also received the purple heart medal.
It took many years, but the 30th Div. finally received a Presidential Unit Citation in 2020. After the war, it was ranked as the top division in the European Theater. They never lost a battle. My uncle, Pvt. Joe Scodella, served in the 119th Regiment, 1st Battalion, HQ Company; he died of wounds during the assault on Aachen described about half-way through this film. This was a key victory for the allies but came at a steep price with heavy casualties.
Thank You President Trump for The Presidential Unit Citation!
Wished my Dad was alive to learn about this, as he always thought that they were cheated out of this award because they were a National Guard Unit
@williamhoward9493 Same with my father. Died too young just turning 62 in 1986. Sgt./ Medic. Purple Heart & Bronze Star.
My grandfather Daniel Orem was in the 119th F company 30th infantry and a purple heart. Thanks for uploading this.
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thanks for posting this video. my grandfather was part of the 30th Quarter Master Co in the 30th I.D. and served from 8 Oct 42 to 24 Oct 45 from Normandy to the Ardennes.
My grandpa Benjamin Funfsinn who passed away in 2003 served as a medic in the 30th through their whole tour of duty. In Belgium, iirc, received the bronze star for guiding a civilian family to safety during an artillery barrage. Didn't talk in too much detail about his whole experience though. Would tell us about some of the German items he brought back. One was a helmet of a deceased soldier from a destroyed panzer, likely from the 1st SS division but I can't be sure. There are burn marks on the exterior and charring on parts of the leather lining with the soldier's name inscribed too. Also brought back a gas mask and small Walther pistol which still functions. He always used to joke that he guessed that after he was drafted the army saw that he was a farm boy and figured he was used to seeing blood and so they made him a medic. Thanks for uploading
A Good solider could make the C ration last up to a week if he worked it right, i,ve done it. u.s . army 75-80
I just wonder what the guys back then would think of the basic infantry person of today.
They would be Proud. These young folks today are All Volunteers.