Captured during Normandy invasion. Escaped twice from Germans and then served with Russians fighting Germany on Eastern front. Was reported as KIA and had funeral in his home town. Returned to hometown and married two years later by same priest who conducted his funeral. And how about the look on that guy's face...
What a story!
Joseph R. Beyrle (Russian: Джозеф Байерли; romanized: Dzhozef Bayyerli; August 25, 1923 – December 12, 2004) is thought to be the only American soldier to have served in combat with both the United States Army and the Soviet Red Army in World War II. He took part in Mission Albany,...
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