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Lecture Series: Peggy Hennelly-Maniates – A Hero of Two Nations

June 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Peggy Hennelly-Maniates – A Hero of Two Nations

Learn the story of a young paratrooper who is the only known American soldier to have served in combat with both the United States Army and the Soviet Red Army in World War II. He took part in Mission Albany, the airborne landings of the 101st Airborne Division on June 5–6, 1944, as a member of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was captured by the Germans and sent east as a prisoner of war.

After three unsuccessful attempts, Beyrle escaped from the German Stalag III-C in January 1945 and joined a Soviet tank battalion under the command of Aleksandra Samusenko. Wounded, he was evacuated and eventually made his way to the United States in April 1945.

 

Details

Date:
June 25
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Wright Museum of World War II
Phone
(603) 569-1212

Venue

Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894 United States
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Phone
603-569-1212