I was a combat medic in the Hürtgen Forest - Pvt Charles N. Shay

📽️I was a combat medic in the Hürtgen Forest - Pvt Charles N. Shay

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During the fall of 1944, the 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division was experiencing heavy combat in the Hürtgen Forest located on the German border. During this bloody battle, many young men lost their lives from both sides. Charles Norman Shay, medic in F company of the 16th Infantry Regiment was greatly impacted by the death of one of his comrades, and it would haunt him for the rest of his life. Pvt Munfard Kelley, a young married man from Alabama was wounded in the chest by tree burst on November 19, 1944. Charles Shay heard a cry for a medic and rushed to the aid of his friend. Unfortunately, Pvt Munfard Kelley was wounded too severely and Charles was unable to save his life, something that he still struggles with to this day.

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The following video is dedicated to Charles N.Shay, Munfard Kelley and all the service members who lost their life in the Hürtgen Forest. 🌹
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Produced and directed by Florent Plana

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