WWII Combat Paratrooper - Darrell G. Harris - Episode 8
Release Date: 01/15/2020
1SG David Jeffers - Episode 12
Soldiers Stories Podcast
Tonight's episode is a retired soldier, 1SG David Jeffers, we served together for 2 years in the mid 80’s when we were young and full of a lot of bull. In those two years we hung out a lot together and enjoyed life. Dave learned he had a passion for teaching, he was an excellent teacher and he still is today. While I enjoyed teaching I could not wait to get back into an operational unit. Which for me there was only one unit I wanted to be in and that was the 82nd Airborne Division
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Korean Conflict Era Sailor - Episode 11
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Richard A. Guenther - A potential draftee who joined the Navy verses being drafted in the Army in 1953. It worked out well for Richard and he had a great tour of duty in the Navy, minus the almost 2 ½ months of Mess Hall duty he had to serve.
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SGT Vietnam Paratrooper - Episode 10
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SGT Fred Castaneda is a proud veteran Paratrooper who served in Vietnam with the 23rd Infantry Division commonly referred to as the Americal Division. The Americal Division is a contraction of "American, New Caledonian Division". This was unusual, as most U.S. divisions are known by a number. After World War II the Americal Division was officially re-designated as the 23rd Infantry Division. However, it was rarely referred to as such, even on official orders.
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Cold War Soldier & WWII Father - Episode 9
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This story is about a Cold War soldier who served in the Army in Germany at one of the key periods in the cold War. In 1961 Joe Wasz 19 was drafted into the service, he like a lot of soldiers drafted and similar my brother Dennis Winn, who I interviewed on my podcast took the draft into his own hands and ask for the draft board to move up his enlistment so he could move forward in his life. Joe was almost immediately activated which started a two adventure in the Army with many up & downs.
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WWII Combat Paratrooper - Darrell G. Harris - Episode 8
Soldiers Stories Podcast
WWII Combat Paratrooper - It is my honor to share this story with you about Darrell G. Harris. Below is a snippet from the comments provided to me by Fred Castaneda from the Podcast Reporter. Darrell G Harris, who was a WWII Airborne paratrooper and combat infantryman demo man with 3 combat jumps (Sicily, Salerno and Holland), as well as a beach landing at Anzio. This episode talks about his experiences in WWII with the 82nd Abn Div.
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Katrina Army Officer & Victim - The Story - Episode 7
Soldiers Stories Podcast
Retired LTC David McPherson was an Army Reserve Officer and served over 20 years of service. The stories will hear revolves primarily around a three year period from August 2005 until 2008. You will also hear about how his decision to join the service, his family and his on and off duties as a US Army Reserve Officer.
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SGT Road Soldier - Episode 6
Soldiers Stories Podcast
This episode is Sergeant Road Soldier. My guest is Grace Nix, Grace was an 88 Mike which is a Motor transport operator. They are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield. Like my other episodes you will learn about the mission of the 88 mike and Grace.
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Tin Can Spook - Episode 5
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Doug Fussell entered the Navy right out of High School. He was looking for the discipline, team work and fortitude the Navy would teach him. His goals were to attend college but he knew a stint in the Navy would be the best choice for his career and development. He served in the Navy from 1990 - 1994 Doug served on DD964 a Spruance-class destroyer. The USS Paul F. Foster named for Vice Admiral Paul F. Foster USN. USS Paul F. Foster Association DD-964
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Buckeye Soldier - Episode 4
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Mike Hamman is featured in this weeks episode. He is another soldier that served in the military during the mid 1990's, which was a period of few major conflicts. His stories are fun and heart felt. He lives in Pine Level North Carolina with his family and served his time at Ft. Bragg, NC
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Airborne Trooper - Episode 3.
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Patrick Horst
info_outlineWWII Combat Paratrooper - It is my honor to share this story with you about Darrell G. Harris. He was one of the first paratroopers in the American history of the Airborne and also one of the first awardees of the CIB badge (Combat Infantry Badge).
Below is a snippet from the comments provided to me by Fred Castaneda from the Podcast Reporter. Fred is an 82nd Airborne Vietnam Combat Veteran who along with his comrades was deployed to Vietnam.to fight. Fred is also a veteran podcast report with over 14 years of podcasting.
Fred thank you for sharing your story about Darrell G. Harris.
Darrell G Harris, who was a WWII Airborne paratrooper and combat infantryman demo man with 3 combat jumps (Sicily, Salerno and Holland), as well as a beach landing at Anzio. This episode talks about his experiences in WWII with the 82nd Abn Div.