Interview with Franklin E. Johnson, WWII veteran. CCSU Veterans History Project
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2011
- Interview conducted by Shawn Ingraham. Frank Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Army just after his graduation from high school in 1942. Pearl Harbor had been bombed during his senior year of high school, and it was very important to him to become a part of the military. He did his basic training at Camp Edwards, Mass., where he also joined the 110th Anti Aircraft Artillery battalion. His unit was sent overseas to Europe just before Christmas of 1943, riding over on the Queen Mary with over 20, 000 other troops. Johnson's first combat experience was on D-Day at Omaha beach in France, which he describes in great detail. His unit also fought in battles for the Liberation of Paris, The Battle of the Bulge, and the battle for Remagen Bridge. After the fighting ended, Johnson's unit was in charge of helping the "displaced persons" left in Germany. Many of these people were citizens that the Germans had captured and put to work in factories, etc. for no wages. When the war in Europe was officially declared over, Johnson's unit began training for the impending battles in Japan, however, after the Atom bomb was dropped, they were instead sent back to the United States for discharge. After his discharge, he went to college on the G.I. Bill, and became a teacher, guidance counselor, and coach at Naugatuck High School, where he retired from.
this was my grandfather, he was such an amazing man and hero to many. he is the reason i went to college and i live my life through the values he instilled in me.
Historian Stephan Ambrose, conducted thousands of interviews with WW2 veterans. Best known for his "Band of Brothers" book and the National WW2 Museum in New Orleans, where thousands of hours of interviews are. I am grateful to all of those that served in WW2, including my relatives that died in combat, both on the ground and in the air, in Europe while serving our country. God Bless the greatest generation. I salute you Franklin E. Johnson.
What a humble man, I have a huge amount of respect for WW2 vets, I feel as though alot of people forget how big of a difference they made in the world. Thank you for the interview, and thank you Mr. johnson.
Wow !!! He did a great job of telling his story ! Thanks for your service Johnson
A very well-spoken and thought out man. Thank you sir.
An amazing story and the views should be 8.9 mil and maybe the younger generation would see what a real man and a hero looks like not whats on tv or there video games I commend you and thank you for your dedication and sacrifices to you and your fallen brothers and sisters thank-you thank-you thank-you for freedom
Amazing. Thank you for your time!
Great interview!
wow. so much respect for this man
It's a honor to watch this video Mr.Johnson.
very good interview
@xXCyrax002Xx thats why videos like this one is so important.Its MEN like this that made our country great
Remarkable man
It was a privilege to have worked with Frank.
A person who we all should look up to
this is great.
thank u i have an american studies project that i have to interview a veteran!! thank you soooooooooooooooooooo much :)
I Might not like war or wars fought for bosses but i have respect for these men.
Absoulte legend...
Legend
This guy is a badass.
A perso who we all should look up to
Its sad that the last WWI vet just died
"Obey first, question later".
Well, isn't that the thing that gets us into trouble in the very first place?
thats why tom brokaw called them THE GREATEST GENERATION>>
He said a 90millimeter
The one dislike is from Hitlers' relative.
What is his Middle name Because my name is Franklin Ethan Johnson
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