Post by connie on Apr 27, 2014 13:10:25 GMT -5
Palten (or Patlen), Bernard 424E, PFC- 2nd Battalion
Video of him expressing positive feelings for the Belgian people during a visit back with family; shows assorted museum sights in background:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4QEweX-d6E
Unit & rank given in his writing mid-way through the video; serial number looks like 13642015
Note the name is spelled Palten in the header and Patlen in the writing below...
Write up beneath YouTube video says:
Published on Sep 21, 2012
The return of an American veteran
In December 1944 Bernard Patlen entered Belgium with the 424th infantry regiment of the 106th division. He was in a medical unit. He was in action in Trois-Ponts, Wanne, Halleux, Spineaux and Medell, where he was injured during a bombardment. .
On the 12th of September the Institute for Veterans had the pleasure and the privilege of accompanying him and his children during this trip down memory lane.
At nearly ninety years of age his memory is in perfect order. His very emotional reminiscences are precious testimonials.
Name not yet found on Roster; will notify
Video of him expressing positive feelings for the Belgian people during a visit back with family; shows assorted museum sights in background:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4QEweX-d6E
Unit & rank given in his writing mid-way through the video; serial number looks like 13642015
Note the name is spelled Palten in the header and Patlen in the writing below...
Write up beneath YouTube video says:
Published on Sep 21, 2012
The return of an American veteran
In December 1944 Bernard Patlen entered Belgium with the 424th infantry regiment of the 106th division. He was in a medical unit. He was in action in Trois-Ponts, Wanne, Halleux, Spineaux and Medell, where he was injured during a bombardment. .
On the 12th of September the Institute for Veterans had the pleasure and the privilege of accompanying him and his children during this trip down memory lane.
At nearly ninety years of age his memory is in perfect order. His very emotional reminiscences are precious testimonials.
Name not yet found on Roster; will notify