105 Year Old WWII Vet John Skeen Interview P1. (W.T.S.P.)

In episode 179 of the “What’s the Scuttlebutt” podcast, host Don invites listeners to join him in a captivating conversation with a true American hero, 105-year-old WWII veteran Sergeant John Skeen of the 70th Infantry Division. With a rich life story spanning from being drafted by the Cincinnati Baseball Club to bravely serving in World War II, Skeen shares remarkable insights into his experiences. From his initial deployment to Alaska to fighting across the war-torn landscapes of France and enduring the harrowing Battle of the Bulge, Skeen’s anecdotes paint a vivid picture of wartime realities. Amidst tales of valor and adversity, listeners also gain valuable wisdom as Skeen reflects on the keys to a long and fulfilling life. Tune in as this extraordinary veteran offers a firsthand account of history, sprinkled with anecdotes, memories, and invaluable life lessons.

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What a fabulous interview! My daddy was a WWII vet drafted out of WV. He would have been 101 this year. Daddy was in Louisiana as the POW camp and I have an accommodation letter from the President because daddy stopped a POW from escaping the prison. He was then shipped to Germany. He really didn’t talk much about that part of his service. Thank you for sharing this man’s story, it brought back some wonderful memories of my dad.