By Robert Sarnowski (Mmsibob) (163.192.21.3 - 163.192.21.3) on Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 12:02 pm:
| By Robert Sarnowski (Mmsibob) (163.192.21.3 - 163.192.21.3) on Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 12:02 pm: |
I was wondering why there was no mention of Forrest Guth in the movie?
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (64.157.124.61 - 64.157.124.61) on Sunday, November 18, 2001 - 03:48 pm: |
Forrest Guth on June 4, 1944.
Courtesy of Gary Carson.
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Monday, May 06, 2002 - 09:34 pm: |
Photo credit: Johan @ http://users.pandora.be/theliberator/
On April 28th, 2002 Forrest GUTH was present at the Militaria Fair in Ciney, Belgium. He could be found at Michel De Trez' stall where one could buy a copy, dedicated by Forrest and Michel, of the author's latest book about this original member of E Co, 506 PIR (pictured in the HBO TV-series Band of Brothers). The picture above was taken early on and by noon the pile of books had been reduced considerably as a large number of people had purchased their copy.
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:16 pm: |
Forrest Guth poses with his uniform and medals. BOB HERBERT/The News Journal (Del).
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:17 pm: |
Walter Gordon, who served with Forrest Guth (far left), used Guth's camera to capture this shot of members of Easy Company June 6, 1944 at Ste Marie du Mont. The photo served as the cover for Stephen Ambrose's book Band of Brothers.
Photo by Forrest Guth
Forrest Guth - Frank Mellet - David Morris - Daniel West -Floyd Talbert - C.T.Smith
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:19 pm: |
Forrest Guth in full paratrooper attire. After completing paratrooper training the men were rewarded with a parade and time off for their accomplishments. However, for many, a source of pride was being recognized as paratroopers by wearing their trousers bloused into their boots. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:22 pm: |
Paul Talbert, unidentified soldier, Paul Rogers and Forrest Guth in South Carolina in 1942. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:24 pm: |
At a preview party for the miniseries in Normandy on June 6, Forrest Guth met grandchildren of World War II leaders, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill. From left are Churchill's grandson, Susan Eisenhower, Guth and Ann Roosevelt. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:26 pm: |
Forrest Guth off duty. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:27 pm: |
Forrest Guth photographed a downed B-24 bomber the morning after D-Day. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:30 pm: |
Paratroopers ended up being scattered from Carentan to Ravenoville while being dropped from planes on D-Day. Forrest Guth is pictured on the road to Carentan. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:43 pm: |
Forrest Guth, who left the military with the rank of sergeant, photographed this German Jeep. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:48 pm: |
At the premiere in Normandy, June 6, 2001
'Buck' Compton - Bill Maynard - Lester Hashey - Dick Winters - Don King - Sobeleski - Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:51 pm: |
French residents welcomed soldiers in Ravenoville on D-Day. Photo by Forrest Guth
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 09:03 pm: |
Guth signs during the WWII weekend in Reading, PA.
Courtesy of Tonia.
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 09:06 pm: |
Guth takes time to take a picture with a big fan, Tonia, at the WWII weekend in Reading, PA.
Courtesy of Tonia
| By Dominique (Nique) (198.81.16.152) on Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 11:47 pm: |
Chris if I am not mistaken in the picture taken in SC in 1942 the man standing next to Paul Talbert is Robert "Burr" Smith. I seem to recall seeing photos of the like in different positions though on Susan Smith Finn's site.
Dominique
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.29.96.25) on Friday, July 19, 2002 - 09:38 am: |
Chris:
I think Dominique is right. I noticed that picture last night and have forwarded a copy to Colonel John Smith (Burr’s brother) for verification.
Tonia
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Friday, July 19, 2002 - 10:58 am: |
Thanks to Tonia: the unknown trooper isn't Burr Smith. She confirmed w/ Burr's brother.
| By joao leonel (Joao) (200.163.13.161) on Friday, July 19, 2002 - 09:32 pm: |
Oh tonia you are beautiful
| By Dominique (Nique) (198.81.17.168) on Saturday, July 20, 2002 - 04:08 am: |
Sorry for the snafoooo lol upon another look at the shot I realized it was not on susans site that I saw the pics but a different site altogether. And I cant remember where now. Thanks for checking tonia.
Dominique
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.68) on Monday, July 22, 2002 - 06:52 am: |
Dom, I don't know what I was thinking. Burr is so much taller. When I looked at that gentlemen Burr was my first thought (must have been the good looks), then you mentioned him, so I figured it was worth asking about. Seems we both just wanted this poor guy named.
Joao you are tooo kind. Thank you, Mr.Guth just brings out the beauty in people.
Tonia
| By joao leonel (Joao) (200.163.13.161) on Monday, July 22, 2002 - 06:03 pm: |
Tonia when and where did you take this picture?
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.198) on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 - 10:17 am: |
Joao:
That photo was taken in Reading, Pennsylvania at the Reading Air Field WWII weekend. The event was 3 days long and was really a good time.
August 15th there is a 506th memorial jump for the 506th reunion. I know that Mr. Guth will be there so of course so will I. Chris unfortunately isn't going to make it so I will provide him with some shots. I've heard that Major Winters will also be attending. What a treat!!
I’m not sure about Wild Bill. He was in Reading but I missed him (he wasn’t scheduled to be there). I was out in Siberia with the Russian 193rd Rifles (a favorite of mine).
Tonia
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.198) on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 - 10:20 am: |
Chris
I just love the first 6 June 1994 photo of Forrest with the German helmet on.
Tonia
| By Wicus Eksteen (Rsa101e) (168.209.98.67) on Thursday, July 25, 2002 - 04:03 am: |
Tonia,
Hi Tonia, you are a very privileged, if you are going to meet Mr (Maj) Richard Winters. My name is Wicus and I am writing from South Africa, were they recently screaned the miniseries, and since then I have read the book and been on every website about these brave men. I have always been interested in WWII, since my grand father told me stories of how he lost a brother up in Africa during the war. I do not know how big
these thing are where Mr Winters is going to be, but if you get his signature and he isn't that busy, please if he could sign a piece of paper
"To Wicus Eksteen in Rsa (Signature) 101st 506PIR e-company" This is a lot to ask, and I know it is probably impossable, but it would be excellent.
Otherwise, do you maybe know how to get in touch
with some one who could help me to send a mail to him.
Would really apprciate it Tonia
Wicus RSA
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.29.96.213) on Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 12:14 pm: |
Wicus:
So sorry to take so long getting back to you.
I have no problem getting the signature for you.
I will be (I pray) meeting him one week from today.
Email me your address so I can mail the autograph to you.
summer7@penn.com
Kind regards, Tonia
| By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.170.2.67) on Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 06:10 pm: |
Tonai, wonder if i could one of those autographs too? I'm kinda far from the rest of you. Wish i were as lucky as you. 
Goodluck
Gold
| By laura (Verseau_90) (80.14.190.78) on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 11:12 am: |
l'homme sur la photo entre Paul Talbert et Paul Rogers est Athur Youman vous pouvez regarder pour verifier sur la liste en bas de la page precedente ( easy company ) je les sus graçe à un site malheuresement je ne sais plus lequel mais vous pouvez etre sur que c'est Arthur Youman surnommé Art .
| By Chia-li Sung (Clavierfeline) (199.79.168.252) on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 04:57 pm: |
I was trying to print the pictures of Mr.Guth standing in the grass field with some other troopers in the background but could not,(it's such a great picture and looks marvelous even after 58 year) anybody know how to download it or can I get a copy of it somewhere else?
| By Susan Finn (Smithfinn) (24.196.144.195) on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 08:21 pm: |
With regard to the unnamed photo which is definitely not my father, it sort of reminds me of Joe Toye. Chris, maybe we should forward this to Pete and see what he thinks? Doesn't Forrest know who it is?
Susan
| By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.241.64.130) on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 01:55 pm: |
http://home.together.net/~mjdykas/_uimages/Forrestfig.jpg
| By Ebeth (Ebeth) (199.174.65.27) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 09:19 am: |
The unidentified soldier in the photo with Talbert, Rogers and Guth is Pvt. Arthur C. Youman, according to Guth's book, "The Way We Were".
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.44) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 01:46 pm: |
I must have looked at that book 1,000 times and never made the connection.
Excellent work, Ebeth.
| By Ebeth (Ebeth) (199.174.65.27) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 03:45 pm: |
Hi Tonia- I just got the book yesterday from Amazon, and it fell open to that exact photo. I had to look twice to make sure that it was the same one as was posted here. It's a terrific book- please pass along my compliments if you see Mr. Guth again. Also, it looks like Laura, who posted in French above, identified the private as Youman as well. I don't speak French, so I didn't realize that was what was posted.
| By Ziggy Garton (Unclezigzag2) (195.93.32.7) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 06:54 pm: |
Well, thank goodness for that, I was beginning to think that the poor lady who wrote in French would never be answered. It does indeed look like Art Youman (check Jake Powers' photos at E506th.com for cross-reference). Chris, can you confirm? Also, Tonia, I'm with Joao on this one: not only are you privileged in getting to meet all these people, you're kinda cute, too.
| By Chia-li Sung (Clavierfeline) (199.79.168.251) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 09:39 pm: |
this is for Jane or those of you who probably know how to download pictures from this site:
How do I get the picture of Guth standing in the grassfield with full gear downloaded so I can stick it on my frige door(I took down all the hollywood hunks and will replace them with Real Heroes)? I will really appreciate anyone's help.
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.38) on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 08:26 am: |
Ziggy: LOL thank you, you made me smile on this sad day. Check out the 506 Memorial Jump link on this site to see some more recent pictures of some 506 vets. Tonia
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.38) on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 08:28 am: |
Chia-Li: right click on the photo and copy and past or do a save as and save it in a photo friendly program.
Tonia
| By Ziggy Garton (Unclezigzag2) (195.93.48.7) on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 07:04 pm: |
And some more recent ones of you, Tonia, as well, you fine fox...
Hey, isn't that bit about Maj. Winters and the TV reporters just ace? It's surely classic Dick Winters, first to berate the guy for being ill-prepared and totally useless, and later to tell him not to take it too hard upon himself, and to offer him words of encouragement - brilliant.
| By Tonia Miller (Tonia) (208.6.8.30) on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 08:37 am: |
The major was on his game that day. He made that kid look the fool. The young buck didn't like it much either. He had no idea who he was talking to. There are reporters that would give their next paycheck to talk to this great man. What a wasted opportunity. And I predict a wasted career if he doesn’t change his attitude.
At the beginning of the interview I felt like standing up and saying something but Major Winters handled him like a pro. It’s hard to explain. There was this cocky guy with a superior attitude and instead of being railroad the Major was like a brick wall, this kid just bounced off of him. At the end he even killed him with kindness, which was the icing on the cake he was feeding him.
| By cias (Cias) (208.148.113.123) on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 07:45 pm: |
I really hope the press learned something from Maj. Winters that day. I enjoyed watching him and listening to him interact with those around him as they asked for a signature, a photograph, whatever. Although it wasn' t needed, the equivalent of the naval piping aboard would have befitted the realization that he was really here.
His modesty cannoy prevent him knowing how he is regarded but I feel he does wonder at the fuss.
No matter what positions he held, no matter that he is supposedly retired, if not by office by dint of the exemplary life he has always led,he will always be the de facto godfather of the Airborne, no mattter the name changes. His courage and leadership are documented as are his selflessness and humility. But were he to acknowledge all that he would really be trying to get us to understand that his real greatness came in understanding that good had been challenged by evil and had to be stopped, that ordinary people carry the seeds of greatness inside and must rise to the occasion. We will always have those challenges and will always need those potential Dick Winters to come forth and lead and once they have done that they will never be able to fully retire. In Chambersburg, on August 15, 2002, there was no doubt for long that Maj. Winters was there and he was still our leader. He treats you as if the two of you had always known each other-that casually. One can' t interact with him without realizing that he is a classic leader: one of the people, yet always more.
Gary
| By ben maas (Ben7) (62.131.179.146) on Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 03:16 am: |
Born and living in a free Holland in the 60's, being jewish, serving 5 years in the military as a marine/ commando, I've read the book and watched the series. I would like to thank the soldiers from our liberators in general and the soldiers from Easy in particular from the bottom of my heart for what you have saccrificed, endured and done for our country, it's something I will never forget!
| By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.160.183.79) on Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 08:04 am: |
Welcome Ben and a salute to you too for being in the service
gold
| By Iines (Iines) (195.197.127.43) on Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:35 pm: |
Welcome Ben!
Iines
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