Incredible Stories from an 82nd Airborne Veteran
World War 2
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24m
George Fotovich was a member of the 505th PIR in the 82nd Airborne division during the Second World War. He saw multiple combat jumps, and personally witnessed the death of multiple comrades.
Sadly, George has passed on, but his legacy continues.
We had the honor of sitting down and hearing him tell his war stories. Now, you can have that opportunity as well.
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