WWII World War II Interview 75th Infantry

This interview is with my wife's grandpa, Jack Hagen, 75th Infantry, 291st regiment. Here he describes how his best friend, Frederick Farlee, was killed by enemy fire and how he received the bronze star. I apologize for the audio quality, I should have invested in a microphone, I kick myself for not using one.

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[Kelmey]

I am sad to report that Jack Hagen passed away this morning at the age of 85. Another WWII veteran lost. He will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.

[Kelmey]

I am sad to report that Jack Hagen passed away this morning at the age of 85. Another WWII veteran lost. He will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.

[SmallHouseProduction]

Where is the inteviewer from; I know of a member of the 291st reg. from Minnesota KIA near Grand Halleux in January '45.

[Kelmey]

He is from Britton, SD. He was in the 291st Company D. Let me know his name and I can pass it on, you never know. He remembers quite a few names.

[LittlePatton]

Very interesting video. But it's quite hard to hear what he's saying, it's really quiet. :/

[Kelmey]

Sorry about that, I didnt have the greatest equipment as far as a microphone and there was a little bit of background noise.

[Soldat80]

My gramps was in Stalingrad, Wehrmacht Infantrist. When a grenade exploded next to him he lost his leg. He was brought to the medics, they took care about his wound. But through the survere pain he got unconcious and they accidently signed him dead. He awoke on a stack of his fallen comrades, we're they had placed him... He survived...

[brettsk8]

bless his heart. a true hero.

[cratgo]

Thank you for posting this stuff, i've done some interviews with my Grandfather also, always good to watch, should be mandatory watching for kids in school

[mshayden62]

My Grandfather, Clyde Hayden, was in the 75th, 291st regiment, K company. I remember him telling this story. I don't recall if he mentioned his involvment but only the events. Thanks much for posting this story!

[atfigure]

great, thanks for posting, i love to hear stories like these, a lot of things this country has lost with time, these WWII vet stories should all have a billion views thanks again

[rajahbabe]

Check out the book MY COUSIN KILLED HITLER, based on the story of Marshal Zhukov. It tells a family secret about him. If only Hitler knew that one of those he hunted became the hunter instead.

[momma32323]

my grandpa jeral andrew powers mp, was in the 75th and 289th . do you have any possible information, please. gandychristina@yahoo.com

thank you sur for fighting for my the future i have and the future of my childeren. thank you brave soldier, you are a hero and angel. i know yall do not consider your self a hero but you truely are. god bless you

[Gusohyeah111]

does anyone know anywhere i can find answer to some questions like what was your role in WW2 and how did the war change your life and etc....?

[splosionsRfun]

The Vets are the true heroes...giving their lives for us, shame they aren't always treated right

[lljjbj07]

God Bless the Vets.