Soy mexicano americano , me crié en México pero estudié mitad de mi vida en Texas y déjame decirte que Texas es incomparable , un estado en donde no abunda en racismo , donde hay hermosa comida y cultura y donde todos los texanos sabemos lo que somos , daría mi vida por nuestra bella Texas y por mi Usa 🇺🇸 ❤

Al died at 101 years old. All that knew him, loved and respected him. He was humble and proud at same time. I miss him so much

My grandfather fought in WW2 36th division. He never would speak about it to me other than he played cards on a ship. I miss you Papa❤

Narrator twice said the wrong year -- once about Italy in November of '43 -- he says '44 -- and when mentioning New Year's Eve of '44 -- he says '45, but the war was over by then!

My uncle Butch Masching was a Sgt. In Co.I ( "eye", not "one"), 3rd batallion, 143rd Infantry in the 36th He was KIA in the Vosges in Oct of '44, received posthumous DSC for sacrificing himself to save his men.

My chu was in k pod

The 36th fought a brutal war, huge causalties, i have read about them, this guy who survived , did it all and saw it all, no doubt

My great uncle and Godfather, Sgt Alfred Dietrick, passed away this month at 101. While that makes my life darker, I know there is a bright star and angel above. He was a glorious man and incredibly loving human. The story you now watch is but a glimmer of what I, as his goddaughter, experienced and bore witness to. When Tom Brokaw reported this was the greatest generation, Sergeant Dietrick could be that poster child. God speed, Uncle Al. May you be reunited with my Aunt Berdie, your beloved wife. May you join those who have gone before you and be joyously reunited. I’m sure there is familial game of canasta going on waiting on you. I will always love and be grateful for having you be a man of honor, intelligence, wit and guidance in my life. I know you are now at peace.

SFC has not much to do but put creases in his patrol cap

Anyone know anything about my grandfather? A Lt. Col. Ralph M. Heath. He might have been a sergeant at the time. Was in all these major battles as well and survived the Rapido. Went to Italy to see the Rapido. Was a great experience.

Anyone know anything about my Grandfather? Lt. Col. Ralph M Heath. Was in the 36th. Survived the Rapido River but was captured later on and eventually escaped. Just a shot in the dark.

A WO2 is to be trusted more than a BG

Mark Clark was never welcome in Texas because of the bungled crossing of the Rapido River.

My dad, Second Lieutenant John Walsh out of Los Angeles, California, was in 141st Infantry Regiment. On December 19, 1943 he was wounded in the vicinity of San Vittore. He was struck by mortar while he lead his men in a "flanking movement" against a machine gun pinning down two platoons. Received SS from Major General Fred L. Walker. His citation sates rank of Second Lieutenant, but I don't know what his rank was during the battle. Also awarded the PH. Hats off to soldiers like Al Dietrick and the 36th Texas Infantry.

we all know what the conversation REALLY would have been lmao

My Grandfather's unit was attached to the 36th and General Mark Clarke's 5th Army in WWII in Italy. He was a member of The U.S./Canada First Special Service Force (Black Devil's)

Is that aaab???

When they were talking about the Rapido area, they mentioned Christmas of 1944, but that should have been Christmas 1943. They were not in Italy; they were in France on the German border in December 1944.

I am from the city of telergma in the country of Algeria. The US army was in its military barracks. I am looking for videos and pictures of them in my city of telergma . Give them to me please.help me

It looked like the single pvt was more aware of his surroundings than the distracted sgt at the start.

Army of one. 🤔

HOLY FUCK! THIS VIDEO IS LIKE FUCKIN' A FAT GIRL ON AN ELEVATOR, WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS! 1st wearing a high visibility glow belt in a combat environment - RETARDED! 2nd you have to steal the dialog from a MARINE CORPS movie to substantiate the cluster fuck of a video 3rd saluting in a combat environment - again, RETARDED! The Army is a FUCKIN' JOKE! No wonder yall have shit leaders and gang problems!

do battle buddies have to watch eachother pee?

My great grandfather was a radio man in this unit. Unfortunately, he was killed in Italy. I have the original letter his friend wrote my family after he was killed. I have newspaper articles, the telegram to notify my family of his death, some photos, his dog tag, I even have his tiny government issued bible and his purple heart. This video is incredible. Thank you for uploading

Tha drill stgs didn't get it across, but this vid will?🙄😂🤣

My uncle died in that unit

My uncle was the 36th division 141rst Infantry Regiment I know that my brother had gotten the regimental badge that he had but I've not been able to find what the Insignia looked like ( it was changed after the war from what I understand). He was William E Boatman of the town of Jersey Shore Pennsylvania. When you look in the regimental book published in 1946 you will find his name and address there and his unit. He had died near Bellefontaine in the Vosges mountain region, when the waffen-ss decided to destroy his battalion when they realized they had them surrounded. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his defense efforts.

14:05 -- 14:59. My Uncle, William E Boatman, was in this action. They were opposed by Waffen SS. At the point at which the SS decided to liquidate his unit entirely, Bill happened to be positioned there with one of the 530 caliber machine guns that were available. He shifted positions from where his sergeant had placed him, on the reverse slope of a hill, to the forward slope. This would allow him to more efficiently kill any Germans approaching, and to defend the rest of the men behind him. In that action he won the Silver Star. You see, the SS had thought that that was the likeliest point to attack, but did not know he was there. He killed an entire truck load up them before they figured out where he was, and killed him. But the delay allowed the other men in the unit to reinforce the position and Save themselves. The reason he did not receive a higher award for his actions, such as a distinguished service cross, was because to have recognized what he accomplished and how he sacrificed himself would have been to expose the incompetence of General dahlquist who is given ample warning that there were a lot of Germans in the woods there. In other words, a lot of men need not have died.

Old School!

This is my Grandfather Alfred Dietrick, he is the most inspirational man I’ve ever known. My family and I are so blessed to have heard the stories he has shared with us, along with the wisdom he holds. It is such an honor to see him speak and tell of the experiences he’s been through. Mr. Dietrick is currently 99 years young and doing great! I still see him every week at his home in San Antonio.

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OLD MAN REPLACEMENT

BELIEF DAUGHTER MET WOMAN.

WEAPONS LEFT

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ONE BYE ONE WHO TOLD ME?

CONTINENT OF THE PHILIPPINE . MANILA

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I am desperately seeking information on the 1st Armored Division working with the 36th Infantry Division. Specifically their actions if possible in concert with the T-patchers at the Rapido River crossing. As I understand it, the purpose of the bridgehead at the Rapido were to get CCB 1st Armored Division across should the bridges get secured for the breakout to Highway 6 and the Liri Valley. I know that there were two attempts to cross here. What I am looking for is information on what the 1st AD was up to as the Texas Division was attempting to cross. Did they offer cover fire? How close did they get to the water line? I working on a biography of Sam Arredondo with the 13th Armored Regiment of the 1st AD at the Rapido/Cassino battle. Sam was born and raised in Rio Grande City from 1920. Any information on this would be deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance, and God Bless the men of the 36th. I can be contacted at [email protected]

Is this bagharm

Yes let’s go look for that cram

Who the disliked this!?!

This was my adopted father's unit, and I'm going through the online division's roster, published 1946, a copy I lost over 15 years ago. Eventually I'll find him, but it's a wartime division and all that implies. Charles Peter Andrew Lehnert, 1920-1994 hometown was Clark Summit, PA, and he initially joined the Army Air Force right after Pearl Harbor, but despite being a machinist with a deferment, he got drunk and the Enlistment Officer had a huge quota.- but the AAF was full and this new unit called Rangers needed men. Dad said he drew the Short straw, literally, but maybe being an Eagle Scout influenced the draw.

Touches my heart to see the T patch doing such great work. My dad was in 141st INFANTRY in 1943 - 1946. Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and into Germany. The greatest generation continues. Bless them all.

Al. I hope you are still ale to read this. My father, Anthony Agnone was combat medic, 141st Infantry headquarters company. He was at invasion of Salerno. Ironic in that his father, Rafaello was born in Salerno. Dad was in the shit from North Africa, Italy, France , Belgium and into Germany. Two years of combat. He was a survivor in the lost battalion, Voges mountains. He had CIB, purple heart, and bronze star. Returned state side to Bronx, NY in November, 1946 and spent little time making me. Not a day goes by I don't think of him. He past in 2007. The greatest generation.