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11:05
67TH ANNIVERSARY LIBERATION BREST
On 30 August 1944, S/Sgt. Joseph “Ray” DeMint was listed as missing in action, his body was found on 27 September 1944 near Le Cosquer between Gouesnou and Guipavas. 17 September 2011, his family, Robert and Kim Jones came from South Dakota to visit the place where he fell. His sacrifice was honored during the commemorations of the liberation of Brest, 16 other U.S. Soldiers were also remembered: Cpl. Blair L. Adams, Sgt. Nick E. Addomio, Pfc. Joseph J. Andriths, Jr., Pvt. Joe E. Carver, Jr., Sgt. Liberatori Di Vitto, Pfc. Donald V. Freimuth, Sgt. Raymond O. Hail, Pfc. Eugene F. Howard, Pfc. John C. Lair, Pvt. Rdward R. McGinley, Pvt. Charles Nyert, Pfc. Oliver F. Psencik, T/5 Donald D. Roehm, S/Sgt. Max B. Trenn, T/Sgt. John C. Willis.
03:53
Brest 17-18 September 1944
American newsreels depicting the fall of Fortress Brest, France in 17-18 September 1944. Arial views of the wrecked harbor facilities, destroyed railway, Ruins of the City center and the U-Boat concrete pens. German being marched off to POW Stockades in Landerneau, located just outside Brest, and loaded on a freight train.
03:12
Pfc Harold G Barkley
Pfc. Harold G. Barkley (G Co. 38th Inf. Regt. 2nd Infantry Division) who fought to liberate France was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French Government on 2 October 2010 in Quincy, Illinois.His son, Cleve C. Barkley has written his father’s experience in a remarkable book entitled “In Death’s Dark Shadow, a soldier’s story”.
00:19
The Fall of Fortress Brest 1
Short newsreels depicting the fall of Fortress Brest on 18 september 1944.
07:41
Pfc. Pasquale J. Maglione
A short tribute to Pasquale James Maglione who passed away on Thursday 8th of July 2010.He served as a rifleman with “Easy” Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division; he fought in 1944 to liberate Guipavas, Le Relecq-Kerhuon, St Marc and St Martin, Brest.
01:57
66th D-Day Anniversary
66 years ago, 132, 000 Allied soldiers made history on D-Day, several commemorations were held all over Normandy.The commemorations began on Bloody Omaha in the presence of American students and of 4 veterans, the American troops were celebrated, in particular the 3, 000 Gis fallen on D-day.At the same time, on the other side of Normany, the British were honored in Bénouville, the military marches crossed the Pegasus Bridge in homage to the 180 paratroopers of Major Howard.Still in British sector, facing the artificial harbour of Arromanche, the celebrations were composed of music, military vehicles display and outdoor movies to teach future generations.Gold Beach in Vers-sur-Mer was the major ceremony of the day, with the Secretary of State to defense and ex-serviceman, Hubert Falco.
00:26
Piper Bill
A concert was given this afternoon in Colleville-Montgomery in honor of Bill Millin, who returned in Normandy to attend the 66th D-Day Anniversary.« Piper Bill » as he was nicknamed, was a brave Scottish soldier who landed playing his bagpipes amongst his comrades in arms under a hail of German bullets on Sword Beach.Despite having health problems, he found the strength to come last year, and he is back again, weakened, at 87 years old.
02:17
S/Sgt Bernard Dargols
Bernard Dargols, veteran of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division was the only French man to have fought in Normandy under the American uniform, he was 24 years old when he stepped on the beach of Omaha and his command of the French language was invaluable for American intelligence services.In June 44, US Army Staff Sergeant Dargols easily jumped off his jeep, today at 90 years old, he is a little slower. The war began when he was residing in the United States; the only way for him to fight was to enlist in the US Army.Collecting valuable information on enemy activities such as exact position of the Germans, the ammunition, of the gasoline depots etc… was essential. It was the mission of sergeant Dargols who operated close to the enemy lines.Late recognition for this soldier, sergeant Dargols, was awarded today, the French Legion of Honor.
02:35
St-Mere-Eglise Paratroopers
In the night of June 5, 1944, the American paratroopers made history at St-Mère-Eglise. 66 years later, as a tribute, 500 French, English and German paratroopers jumped on the site of La Fière.St-Mère-Eglise, one of the first village to be liberated, veterans are slowly being replaced by a younger generation of military enthusiasts. The duty to remember is passed on to them now, a responsibility beyond dressing-up in WW2 uniforms and wargaming.Young people that Harry Silvester meet with pleasure, each year the veteran of Gold Beach comes to tell his story.On June 6, little before midnight 15, 000 paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division landed in the marshes of La Fière, at 4H30, St-Mother-Church was liberated.
02:08
Omaha-Beach Party
More than 2,000 people gathered on the sand of Omaha Beach in St Laurent-sur-Mer, to take part in a giant picnic followed with a blues concert and with an impressive fireworks display.It was one day of June 2010, an army of US re-enactors “made in Normandy” had decided to bivouac overlooking Omaha. The fireworks experts of Omaha Beach prepared for the 23H30 major blast.
02:18
101st Airborne Division re enactors
In the sector of Utah Beach, 130 military collectors or re-enactors, as they are called these days, paid tribute to the American 101st Airborne Division. French, Belgians, Germans, and English took part in an 18 kilometers march through marshland and bocage making a pause at all decisive battlefield locations for the liberation of the area. They call it a commemorative walk.
01:12
Rangers Memorial Vandalized
In Grandcamp Maisy the 66th anniversary is a bit ruined, the monument built 3 years ago to honor the American soldiers who destroyed the Maisy battery which threatened Utah Beach, was vandalized, the part where the word Rangers was engraved was stolen, this took place last night, the investigation is lead by the Bayeux State Troopers.A 1,000 euros reward has been offered to anyone who could provide information to help recovering the stolen part of the memorial.
02:27
Ver-sur-Mers Historian
This year’s national ceremonies are going to take place in Ver-sur-Mers, this tiny village was a major location during the D-day Landing, Jean-Pierre Dupont was just a child at the time but remembers it well, from his house overlooking the landing group on Gold Beach in British sector he witnessed everything. He is now an amateur historian and curator of the local museum.
02:27
St-Laurent-sur-Mer D-Day Ceremony
In the American sector of Omaha Beach, a ceremony took place in St-Laurent-sur-Mer today, it was the occasion for local children to learn what occurred there, 66 years ago. An occasion also for D-Day veterans, to meet one another who will never forget this date.The meeting was not planned and yet these two veterans had many memories to share, Richard Williams, an American infantryman who stormed the beach of Omaha with the 26th Infantry Regiment meet for the first time Cyril G. Banks, an English sailor who served on a Royal Navy minesweeper on D-Day.A meeting made possible by Sebastien Olard organiser of the ceremony, when asked where he lives, the reply is always Omaha Beach!
01:57
Pfc Charles Neilans DeGlopper
Charles DeGlopper was 22 years old when he was killed in action during the night of June 8, 1944 in Amfreville, he sacrificed himself to save his comrades. For the first time, members of the family of this soldier considered as a hero by locals, made the trip to attend the ceremony.66 years on, the emotion can still be felt on this historical landmark where a young American made the ultimate sacrifice.Two years ago local residents built a monument in his honor, each year a ceremony takes place organized by the US Normandy association, this year for the first time, family relatives, nephews and cousins of the GI took part in the event, they visited various D-Day museums to get a better understanding and to retrace the journey of their relative.In France as in the USA, DeGlopper became a symbol, and for his sacrifice, DeGlopper, soldier of the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
01:52
Paratroopers on St Michel
The commemorations of the 66th anniversary of the Normandy landing began, ahead of the traditional ceremonies held on the beaches, German, Dutch and American parachutists jumped together on the Mount St Michel, to remember and to promote peace.
03:39
9TH INFANTRY IN BREST
Remembering 9th Infantrymen fallen during the Battle for Brest Aug-Sept 1944. 1st Lt. Raymon D Matteson, Pfc John E. Muter, Pvt. Frank J. Rosania, Pvt. Ross Wright, Pfc Robert M. Smith, Jr., Pvt. Donald W. Mattson, Sgt. Thomas H. Lynn, Sgt. Joe L. Squirrel, Pvt. Erich H. Wagner, Pvt. Charles I. Murdock, S/Sgt. Joseph R. De Mint, T/5 Richard W. Hughes, Sgt. Julian Jarvis, Pvt. Frank L. Truesdale, Pvt. Ciro P. Esposito, Pvt. Edward L. Forquer, Pvt. Harry V. Graber, Pvt. Francis J. Milne, Pvt. Joseph T. Harris.
03:17
23RD INFANTRY IN BREST
Remembering 23rd Infantrymen fallen during the Battle for Brest Aug-Sept 1944. Sgt. John J. McVeigh, Pvt. Lawrence C. Stockdale, Pvt. Melvin Williams, Sgt. Maw B. Trenn, Pvt. Generoso Chichelo, Pvt. Eugene E. Skahan, Pvt. Aral Moser.
01:16
Lt. Charles D. Curley, Jr
A short tribute to Charles D. Curley, Jr. who passed away on Friday 11th of December 2009.He was a former officer with “Easy” Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division; he fought in 1944 to liberate the Daoulas Peninsula, Plougastel, Froutven and Kerfautras, Brest.So long Charlie…
