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[QUOTE="Flacusian, post: 71601, member: 264"]
4th Infantry, yes that is exactly right. My father was decorated for valor when in Belgium they captured a Nazi paymaster and were holed up in a small town and were surrounded by German forces. My father had his troops throw every bottle of wine they could find out into the streets and when the Nazi's would advance during the night they could hear the sound of crushing glass so as to be alerted to the postition of the enemy. They spent 3 days/ 2 nights in the town before reinforcments came in from the rear. It wasn't until I was well into adulthood that my father shared intimate details of the things he experienced in the war. The film "Saving Private Ryan" closely reflected the experience my father had during the war and I remember being profoundly affected as I left the theater when I saw the movie. I was fortunate enough to not have been in any war although I did have a draft card the Vietnam war was ending as I graduated from High School. I have recently been watching the History Channel special on the Vietnam war and as I reflect upon the incredible personal sacrifices made by those who have served I realize how incredibly fortunate I am to enjoy the freedoms which they fought for and so many gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives so that we may continue to enjoy the freedoms we have as Americans.
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