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2016-04-27 -Obits-

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-27 08:52|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 On the morning of May 3, 1945, the American 103rd Infantry Division of the Seventh Army was ordered to take Innsbruck. When the troops got closer to the city, they saw an approaching car with a white banner made out of a bed sheet. Major Bland West, an intelligence officer, saw a young man with a swollen face jumping out of the car. He introduced himself as Lt. Mayer of the OSS, and explained that he was going to take the major with him to accept the German surrender. Later on West found out that Mayer was a sergeant. Thus, the German troops in this area surrendered to an American sergeant, a Jewish emigrant from Germany.

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-27 09:04|| 2016-04-27 09:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Alternate link - Army Times

Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-27 09:21|| 2016-04-27 09:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Photo needs reduction. Your assistance greatly appreciated.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-27 09:24|| 2016-04-27 09:24|| Front Page Top

#4 "It felt like I had my chance to do what I set out to do -- kill Nazis," he said in the TV film "The Real Inglorious Bastards" (2012). "Thatâs why all the Jewish boys joined."

Yes, indeed. Another good find, Besoeker dear. Thank you.

Posted by trailing wife 2016-04-27 14:42|| 2016-04-27 14:42|| Front Page Top

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