Otis J. Hingerty, Jr. in World War II: Podcast

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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 Podcast

....recounts the experiences of Company E of the 358th Regiment, 90th Division during their advance across Germany in March 1945, specifically focusing on intense fighting at Pfaffenheck and the subsequent push towards Mainz. 

The narrative details the heavy German resistance, high casualties on both sides, and the destruction of Pfaffenheck. Eyewitness accounts from American and German soldiers vividly illustrate the brutal nature of the battles. 

The experiences of Otis Johnson Hingerty Jnr are highlighted, including his likely first combat, the award of a Bronze Star, and the chest wound he sustained near Mainz. 

Following his injury, the text briefly traces the continued advance of his unit and Otis's eventual assignment to the Military Occupation Government after the war. 

The inclusion of official reports and German perspectives provides a broader understanding of this period of the war.


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