Five years into WW II, America - together with its allies - began storming the beaches of Normandy, beginning what we now know today as D-Day.
All Jewish American soldiers in World War Two had the option of changing their religion listed on their dog tag, that way, if captured they might avoid Nazi persecution. But Private Hal Baumgarten had other ideas. Not only did he choose not to change the religion on his tag, he also wore a large Star of David on his back surrounded by the words "The Bronx, New York."
While Private Hal Baumgarten of the 116th Regiment was making his way up Omaha beach, he suddenly felt a bullet strike him. But he soon realized that he was miraculously alive.
HT: TheCoolJew.com
Thursday, June 02, 2011
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Is he still around? I live in brooklyn and would love to shake his hand wherever he is. I have few heros and he's one. I'm at goldemi1@gmail.com
Thanks for posting this. I had seen the photo of Hal but never new his name he was the inspiration for my song "Omaha" Thanks again. A courageous man.
I've watch Hal on many shows and the history channel for years and I have to say he is the bravest soldier I have ever seen in my life 125 bullets a second from 5 nazi machine guns alone
Does anyone have a contact or email address for Hal Baumgarten please. My name is Steven Brownley and I am from Nottinghamshire in England. My contact details are stebrownley36@gmail.com. Hal is a hero
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