D-Day HEROES: Shot Down 6 Planes, Surprised and Destroyed Nazi Tanks

Become an AVC Patreon member to receive an annual calendar, early access to videos, exclusive content, and several other perks. This funding goes directly into helping us capture more incredible stories with our nation’s veterans: Irving Locker stands just 5’1“ tall, but despite being short in stature, he felt compelled to serve after Pearl Harbor and participated in some of the fiercest battles of World War II. On June 6, 1944 Locker was one of the 156,000 soldiers to storm the beaches of Normandy, landing at Utah Beach and provided anti-aircraft cover for the invasion. Six months later, Locker was a 19-year-old Staff Sergeant moving through the hedgerows of France. During the brutal winter of 1944, Locker participated in the Battle of the Bulge by provided air and artillery cover for Allied troops desperately trying to fend off the last major German offensive of WWII. As his unit moved into Germany, Locker helped liberate the Gardelegen Concentration Camp. As a Jewish-American Soldier the liberation of the camp had a profound and lasting impact on his life. Interview recorded on June 27, 2023 Video Credits: Editor - Daniel Taksas Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker Learn more about the American Veterans Center: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Subscribe to our podcast: