Veteran Toth, TSGT Louis Toth, US Army Paratrooper, served in WWII, the Korean War, and retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. During WWII he landed on Utah Beach and was taken prisoner of war by the Germans in Normandy. He shares his war experiences while serving his country. Nationally recognized for his award winning stories, Veteran Toth resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project.
Conversation with WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando VA Medical Center, June 19th, 2010.
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Listen to WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando VA Medical Center, May 26th, 2010.
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He is glad to have served our great country and protected us from the enemy. He says, “These young people growing up, I hope they realize what a great country they were born in. That they serve in the military and do their part for our great country.”
Mr. Toth received national recognition for his writings as part of the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project. Read some of his works below.
“Old Baldy Hill” by Louis Toth Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
“Searching for Hitler” by Louis Toth Cover Page 1 Page 2
“The Battle of the Bulge” by Louis Toth Page 1 Page 2
“My Captivity by the Germans” by Louis Toth Page 1 Page 2
“A Request” by Louis Toth Page 1 Page 2
Mr. Toth passed away in June 2011. View his obituary.
Back to topInterview with WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando VA Medical Center, May 26th, 2010.
Veteran Toth was a paratrooper and retired as a Master Sargent in the United States Army. During WWII he landed at Utah Beach and was taken Prisoner of War by the Germans in Normandy. At age 89, Veteran Toth still works out seven days a week. In this interview he shares his thoughts on America, Memorial Day, and a funny story about ice fishing in Minnesota.
Interview with WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando V.A. Medical Center, June 19th, 2010.
Veteran Toth was a paratrooper and retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. During WWII he landed on Utah Beach and was taken prisoner of war by the Germans in Normandy. He shares his war experiences while serving his country in WWII and the Korean War. He is glad to have served our great country and protected us from the enemy.
He says, "These young people growing up, I hope they realize what a great country they were born in. That they serve in the military and do their part for our great country."
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