Otis J. Hingerty, Jr. in World War II: Podcast
Otis J. Hingerty, Jr. in World War II: Podcast Listen to the wartime experiences of Otis Johnson Hingerty Jnr. Part 1: 15 minutes Link to Part 1 of Podcast ........recounts the World War II experiences of Otis Johnson Hingerty, Jr., specifically focusing on his brief but intense combat during the Moselle-Rhine campaign in March 1945. The author, Hingerty's son, pieces together his father's story through various sources, including German military histories, online blogs detailing battlefield tours, an interview with a fellow soldier, Vern Schmidt, and personal visits to the European locations. The narrative traces Otis's journey from stateside training to his arrival as a replacement infantryman in Germany, his unit's advance, and their encounter with the elite 6th SS Mountain Division. Ultimately, the excerpt culminates with the heavy fighting on March 16th, 1945, hinting at further events to be covered in a subsequent part. Part 2: 15 minutes Link to Part 2 of ...
