The Story of Dan McBride's Famous 1911

Dan McBride is the WWII vet who I had the closest relationship with aside from my own grandfathers. He was always so generous with his time and his loss will always be felt by myself and his other friends at the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team. One of my favorite stories revolved around his famous 1911. A pistol that was predestined to belong to a member of the 2nd Battalion, 502nd PIR, of the 101st Airborne!
Dan McBrides experiences in the first few hours of D-Day would lead to Dan using an American folding stock M1 Carbine, a captured German STG44, and finally a captured German Lugar which he ended up trading for his beloved 1911. I will never hold another 1911 without thinking of my dear friend, Dan McBride.
Keep your knees in the breeze, Airborne, and I will see you on the Drop Zone.
#dday #wwiihistory #wwiireenactment

[@EchoesOfThePast_]

Incredible story. Thank you for sharing. I’m honored to share his last name even though we aren’t related. Rest in Peace Dan McBride. Thank you for your service to this country.

[@WorldWarWisdom]

Thank you for sharing this incredible story. It’s so important to document this information for future generations, and because of the personal relationship you had with Dan, you are the perfect person to be telling these stories. Keep up the great work

[@benjamincoakley9871]

Second this. Love your videos by the way, bud.

[@Aviationfan-10]

Love your videos

[@Mopitz01]

great story Keith keep it up

[@BodyandSoulNutrition]

Such a beautiful tribute to Mr. McBride!

[@jisu222]

What an amazing story. Thank for sharing this.

[@standinthedoor1944]

Thanks for listening

[@Parrotrooper]

Thanks, for sharing this lovely story, you don't get many of these kinds of stories any more, unfortunately. I decided to leave this comment just to let you know that in a recent film I've made, one of the characters had taken some inspiration from Dan's story, there's a scene where he comes across a gliderman and trades off his Luger for a 1911. Amazing story once again, and keep history alive!

[@davidfromkyushu6870]

"Hi! Wanna see my 1911?" Is the most American greeting ever uttered.

[@billystuckman4089]

Incredible story

[@YouBeenJolted]

wow i think that is always good to know a little bit of history so you can get an diferent opinion always so, yeah thanks

[@crypton1914]

RIP Dan McBride may your soul rest in pease soldier

[@Nyllsor]

Great vid, thanks for sharing a bit of Dan's story!

[@FiveNightsWithFreddy64]

I'm on the verge of tears

[@user-xx2dq2eh4r]

So fucking cool. Holy shit could you even try to see what that man saw.

[@Yodakaycool]

Awesome

[@loganharshbarger7317]

How can I get more involved with the ADT?

[@crazycatmom420]

I always find it weird that none of my family went to war I desperately tried to join the military when i was 19 I had a recruiter lost weight stopped doing drugs(past all my drug tests) Studied for the test Just to get to the office to sign the papers & be told they couldnt take me Few weeks later there's a whole bunch of things on the news announced that if any illegal immigrants joined the military they would get a citizenship I was so upset that my country denied me somebody who was born and raised here their whole life who loves this country red white and blue pumps through my veins But accept people that just came here

[@MitchieMcB]

Dan McBride was my uncle, i loved hearing his stories. Rest in peace buddy.

[@M1GarandMan3005]

I had the honor to meet him several times over at D-Day Conneaut.

[@blastbri1997]

crazy story! thanks for sharing!!

[@zdog90210]

The lore these veterans have is crazy, their life was like an action movie

[@Parrotrooper]

Great story about a 101st airborne vet you had such a close relationship to. I will definitely be passing on the story to my reenactment group and other people.

[@fiveohdeuce7574]

My family and I are remembering Dan today. Great video, Keith.

[@johnwhitley2898]

WE owe A LOT to the Old Guard. Like Dan, they are almost all gone. We remember the hard work and the sacrifice of these men and women and honor them with that ten extra minutes at work, giving a hand for no reason, giving maximum effort to your family and friends. It's what I learned from My Dad. He served in the War, Korea and early Vietnam. Not a day goes by I don't miss him, or My Mom. I smile because, these Men raised their kids to stand up and be the best. These Warriors are All at the Valhalla, swapping stories, watching and waiting on us. I cheerfully give my best every day and I tip my hat to them. R.I.P. Dan. Thanks for passing on the knowledge!

[@M1GarandMan3005]

I had the honor to meet him several times over at D-Day Conneaut. I have a photo of him I took back in 2018, along with other WWII vets who were able to attend.

[@zachcarr1557]

I’ve met him. He came to Fort Campbell a few years back when his film came out and had an assembly with us from 1-502nd. We shook hands and took photos afterwards, and it was a great experience to have a WWII 101st veteran come and talk to current Active duty 101st members. A piece of his Parachute and a copy of his jump school certificate are currently on display at 2nd BCT Brigade building.

[@jacklow8590]

Great story my grandfather was a glider pilot with the 316th 37th squadron.

[@HOLY_SPIRIT_GOD]

Its okay for you to upload for views...heaven forbid you get an actual job or anything.