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Podcast: Walk Among Heroes
Episode: Walk Among Heroes Podcast: Episode 25 - Bennett Stampes (86th Infantry Division, Europe, Ruhr & Rhine)
Description: Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Bennett Stampes, guest for Episode 25. Mr. Stampes was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and was summoned to join the Army during World War II. He was assigned to the 86th Infantry Division, which landed in France and relieved the 8th Infantry Division in the midst of tackling the extremely difficult Ruhr and Rhine River crossings. While assigned to battalion staff, Mr. Stampes was sent forward to hold a key piece of terrain and was instructed to hold his position at all costs. The German artillery began firing and soon the tanks pou...