WWII Combat Veteran Interview - Edmund Schloss (3rd Armored Division)

Edmund Schloss fled Nazi Germany in 1938 and eventully served with the 3rd Armored Division during WWII. He was in the Headquarters Platoon of Company B, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment.
Ed joined the 3AD as a replacement near St. Lo and remained with his outfit until the war ended.
Interview conducted by Steve Karras in San Diego, 2001
Camera: David Hallinger.
Dedicated to the Schloss Family
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[@franksalo3466]

My wifes Uncle Charles Young served in the same outfit. The 36th Armored Infantry Regiment.
The only thing i've been able to find out about him was. That he was wounded on August 9th and was killed in action in Hotton Belgium, on December 25th.
But watching this i learned a ton about what he may have gone through. These men need to be remembered.
Thank you

[@stevenkarras3490]

Thank you! I'm glad this gave you some perspective. Where was Charles from?

[@franksalo3466]

@@stevenkarras3490 Belfast Maine

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Thanks for your service, and for sharing your story in detail.

[@SunnyIlha]

This man gentleman Veteran, and once upon a time, young boy, was traumatized at multiple levels.
His story is riveting.
They somehow escaped from Germany in 1938.
More amazingly, he becomes a U.S. Army soldier.

[@stevenkarras3490]

He's still alive too! 98 as of today

[@SunnyIlha]

@@stevenkarras3490
The gentleman Veteran looked but 30 years old, not a day more, in the interview.
He is clearly of excellent health!

[@SunnyIlha]

@@stevenkarras3490
I hope that you may interview this gentleman Veteran another chance to ask more about the details of being the company's radioman. (Operating, using, the radio during the advancing combat movements).
The part when he describes running up against the 88 cannons is heartbreaking, gripping, and jaw dropping.
Many were killed on that day.
And gee, I hope he writes a book about his experiences.
I'll be the 1st to buy one.

[@williamshine1346]

Great interview, thank you for posting.

[@donadams3728]

Thank you for your sacrifices

[@jessewallace5240]

I graduated from the same High School this man attended, in 1977, and 10 days later I left, and joined the U.S. Army, serving for 4 years. We're all connected, in ways we seldom realize.

[@stevenkarras3490]

You went to Hyde Park too?! Fantastic. So did much of my family....My dad went to Bowen. His dad went to Englewood while he lived in Hyde Park. Thanks for your service

[@erikj2738]

Astonishing! So happy Mr. Shloss was interviewed in 2001

[@SunnyIlha]

In one single advance, running into *six* 88 cannons, out of 125, *only* *29* guys were left.
Killed in action, or wounded. 1:37:10
He fought in a *mountain* of extreme front line, *advancing* combat.

[@Dutychief]

Fantastic interview. Subject had such a great memory and recall.

[@stevenkarras3490]

I bet he still does at 98

[@kazkazimierz1742]

I really like these accounts by Germans who fought on the allied side.