From Toccoa to Bavaria: A WWII Experience
Hear a first-hand account of personal war experiences from one of the original "Band of Brothers." Centerville OH
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From Toccoa to Bavaria: A WWII Experience
**Repeat Presentation! At an off-site location to accommodate more people.**
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, now 95 years old, was a member of G Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division and he was one of many who parachuted near Utah Beach on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Today, Jim is one of the few survivors from that momentous day. Hear his story and be amazed.
Two years ago, 70 years after the original landing onto the beaches of Normandy in France, Martin repeated his parachute jump. He told reporters at the time that the recent jump was a whole lot easier. "It didn't (compare), because there wasn't anybody shooting at me today."
Visit him on Facebook and note that he has more than 23,000 followers. Autographed DVDs related to his experiences will be available to purchase.
Event sponsored by Washington-Centerville Public Library. Please contact sshay@wcpl.lib.oh.us with any questions.
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