November 1944: An Infantry Platoon Leader Wounded by a German Sniper
Bruno Viani
DESCRIPTION
Bruno Viani enlisted in the New York National Guard in 1939, and completed Officer Candidate School in 1943. Sent to Europe with the 100th Infantry Division, he participated in the Allied advance across France in 1944. While leading his platoon on 06 November, Viani was seriously wounded by a German sniper.
VIDEO DETAILS
| conflicts | World War II |
| topics | Leadership |
| interviewer | Mark Frankel |
| date | 16 October 2012 |
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
| name | Bruno Viani |
| service | Army |
| unit | 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division |
| specialty | Infantry |
| service dates | 1939 1945 |
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