Episode 39 – Staff Sergeant Howard Berger, U.S. Army

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Voices to Veterans podcast. This episode features the story of Staff Sergeant Howard Berger, U.S. Army.

Howard, who is now 101 years old, enlisted in the Army in 1942. He entered Germany and Austria on a halftrack in 1945 as part of the victorious U.S. Army. He then spent 50 years in Austria and Italy as an Army civilian employee serving soldiers and their families. You’ll be amazed at the many celebrities he hosted during their visits with our troops.

To listen to Howard’s story, just click on the red arrow, above. 

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