S1 Ep06: The Soldier Mechanic

Paul Hemmer, of the 447th Ordnance Heavy Auto Maintenance Company, US Army, was responsible for retrieving and repairing military vehicles and equipment from the battlefields of Europe during the final years of WWII. In this episode, Paul’s son, Tom, tells of his father’s experiences, which include the liberation of the Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp and an encounter with General George “Blood & Guts” Patton.

Photo: Courtesy of Tom Hemmer