Soldiers Heart

Everett Smith served as an Army medic in the 30th Infantry Division, 119th Regiment, 3rd Battalion during WWII. He served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany, and was held briefly as a POW under Joaquim Peiper during the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Smith was interviewed several times over the summer of 2014 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC by Cyndi Briggs. Soldiers' Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. Special thanks to the MUSE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where all of these stories are archived. You can learn more about the museum at https://musews.org. To hear Everett's full interview, visit the MUSE's Soundcloud account here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/everett-smith-finished-101217-810-pm Photo Credit: Everett Smith Music Credits: Free Music Archive.org Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions The End is Near Part I - Daniel Birch Metal Drone - Daniel Birch Christmas Time II, Family Together - Borrtex Marina - Antonio Bizarro Lock Down - Blue Dressed Man Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Audio Library I'll Remember You - Jeremy Black Please - Wayne Jones Dreamscape - Density & Time Clouded - Public Memory Hallowed Days - Chasms Dusk - DivKid Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100176 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Ambi/Sound Credits: Free Sound.org Digifish Music - Infinite Storm Zat-Dude - Ominous Background SonicQuinn - Bee Buzzing Against Window WebFilmsUK - Marching 3 Tank - SoundBible.com The Builder 15 - Firefight Lex777 - WoodenFloorFootsteps - Boots

André Roche was born in Paris in 1921. He was visiting Bordeaux in the south of France when the Nazis invaded France. He lived under the Nazi regime before escaping over the Pyrenees to Spain where he was imprisoned for several months. After his release he was able to join the French Army where he served until the spring of 1945 when he was wounded in battle. His wife, Paule, served in the French Resistance and received the US Citation for Medal of Freedom for her work. Soldier's Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. Special thanks to the MUSE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where all of these stories are archived. You can learn more about the museum at https://musews.org. To hear André's full interview, visit the MUSE's Soundcloud account here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/andre-roche-december-2016. Research Credits: Thanks to Wikipedia for information on Oradour-Sur-Glane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oradour-sur-Glane_massacre) and for information on the German occupation of France during WWII (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_military_administration_in_occupied_France_during_World_War_II#Daily_life). Photo Credit: André Roche Music Credits: Free Music Archive.org Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Lock Down - Blue Dressed Man Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Audio Library Trees in the Wind - Daniel Birch Wind Marching for Rain - Puddle of Infinity Solar Power - Ashley Shadow Rain Cloud Music - Emily A. Sprague Dreamscape - Density & Time Sunday Drive - Silent Partner Long Note Two - Kevin McCleod Hallowed Days - Chasms Ambi/Sound Credits: Free Sound.org Digifish Music - Infinite Storm

In the second of two episodes, you'll meet Sydney LeBrun who served in the 75th Infantry Division, 291st Infantry, Company E, 2nd Platoon during World War II. Syd grew up in Long Island, New York, the second son of Jewish immigrants from France and Russia. He graduated high school just as the United States entered the war, and he found himself assigned to the infantry and sent to Europe to fight. In the Ardennes forest of Belgium, in the depths of the coldest winter on record, he met his fate. In this episode, you'll hear his incredible survival story and his vivid descriptions of war-torn Europe after World War II. Soldier's Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. Special thanks to the MUSE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where all of these stories are archived. You can learn more about the museum at https://musews.org. You can listen to Syd LeBrun's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/syd-lebrun. Photo Credit: Syd LeBrun Music Credits: Free Music Archive.org Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Winter Walk - Podington Bear Paris Ballade - Dana Boulé Ain't Misbehavin' - The Underscore Orkestra The Long Way Back - Antonio Bizarro Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Audio Library Dusk - DivKid Wind Marching for Rain - Puddle of Infinity Silence for a Film - Ann Annie Solar Power - Ashley Shadow Bittersweet Waltz - Sir Cubworth Please - Wayne Jones Who Can Say - the 126ers La Marseillaise - Marseillaise.org Ambi/Sound Credits: Free Sound.org Gun shot, heartbeat, ringing

In the first of two episodes, you'll meet Sydney LeBrun who served in the 75th Infantry Division, 291st Infantry, Company E, 2nd Platoon during World War II. Syd grew up in Long Island, New York, the second son of Jewish immigrants from France and Russia. He graduated high school just as the United States entered the war, and he found himself assigned to the infantry and sent to Europe to fight. In the Ardennes forest of Belgium, in the depths of the coldest winter on record, he met his fate.

Soldier's Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. Special thanks to the MUSE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where all of these stories are archived. You can learn more about the museum at https://musews.org. You can listen to Syd's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/syd-lebrun. Photo Credit: Syd LeBrun Music Credits: Free Music Archive.org Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Little Lily Swing - Tri-Tachyon All I Have Left are These Photographs - Lee Rosevere Sad French Accordion - Dana Boulé Closing my Eyes for a Moment - Daniel Birch Betrayal - Lee Rosevere Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Audio Library Jazz Me Blues - E's Jammy Jams Dreamscape - Density & Time Dusk - DivKid Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100176 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Ambi/Sound Credits: Free Sound.org Street Market II - Stevious_42 Horse Carriage II - J-O-J Infinite Storm - DigiFishMusic Inside an old moving train - jgrzinich Prarie Winter Wind - west by west Footsteps Snow 02 - Dymewiz GreatMGanga YouTube Sound Effects Cicadas, Cicada Chirp, Water Sizzle

Mr. Henry Wilson served in the United States Army during World War II. As an African-American soldier, he was drafted not into the infantry, but into an engineering dump truck company, hauling troops and supplies, rebuilding roads and bridges, and de-fusing mines. He saw significant combat in France, Belgium, and Germany. He also experienced racism and brotherhood, both, with the troops in the Army. After the war, he worked for RJR and lived in Winston-Salem. His proudest achievement is volunteering with the Tarheel Boys' State and helping young people thrive. Mr. Wilson was interviewed on January 20, 2016, at his home in Winston-Salem by Cyndi Briggs.

Soldier's Heart is written and produced by Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. Special thanks to the MUSE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where all of these stories are archived. You can learn more about the museum at https://musews.org. You can listen to Henry Wilson's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/henry-wilson Photo Credit: Henry Wilson Music Credits: Free Music Archive.org Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Amber Haze by Daniel Birch Metal Drone by Daniel Birch Betrayal by Lee Rosevere Rhythme Gitan by Latché Swing Everywhere by Lee Rosevere Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Audio Library Tiptoe Out the Back Door by Dan Lebowitz Please by Wayne Jones Dreamer by DivKid Who Can Say by the 126ers Ambi/Sound Credits: EarthStation1.com - PearlHarborRadioFlash Free Sound.org: K-Moon - Static Radio YouTube Sound Effects: Cicadas, Cicada Chirp

In this episode you'll meet Susan Rudd who served as a WAC during WWII. You'll also meet a bunch of other strong, feisty women who changed history. Susan ran away from home with her best friend Roselle to join the Women's Auxiliary Corps (WAC). She was stationed in California and Arizona where she trained pilots on the Link Flight Simulator. She also describes how her time in the Army changed her life for the better. Susan is 100 years old and currently lives in Winston-Salem, NC.

Soldier's Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. The complete oral history collection can be located via the Winston-Salem MUSE (https://musews.org) and through their Soundcloud account: https://soundcloud.com/musews You can listen to Susan Rudd's full interview here: Part I: https://soundcloud.com/musews/susan-rudd-part-i Part II: https://soundcloud.com/musews/susan-rudd-part-ii Photo Credit: Susan Rudd Music Credits: Free Music Archive: Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Americana Jam - The Underscore Orkestra Rhythme Gitan - Latché Swing The New York Military Band - Patriotic Songs of America Ain't Misbehavin' - The Underscore Orkestra Old Strange - Black Twig Pickers and Steve Gunn Scott Holmes - Postcards Mastered Horses - Picture of the Floating World Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch YouTube Music: Tiptoe out the Back - Dan Lebowitz Jazz Me Blues - Es Jammy Jams Ambi/Sound Credits: FreeSound: TJ-Mothy - Slow Sad Tones Big-Pickle-51 - f8f Bearcat Very Low YouTube Sound Effects: Cicadas, Cicada Chirp, Water Sizzle Vulcan Machine Gun Series

Bill Kirkman dropped out of school after the 10th grade to join the US Marine Corps during World War II where he served in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Kirkman was interviewed on November 22, 2016 at his home in Greensboro, NC, by Cyndi Briggs. Soldier's Heart is written and produced by me, Cyndi Briggs, and features veterans stories from North Carolina. We honor vets by listening to their stories. You can follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Soldiers' Heart NC. If you have an idea for a story or interview, email us at [email protected]. The complete oral history collection can be located via the Winston-Salem MUSE (https://musews.org) and through their Soundcloud account: https://soundcloud.com/musews. You can listen to Bill Kirkman's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/musews/bill-kirkman-22-november-2016 Rifleman's Creed read by Alan Shelton Photo Credit:Martin Tucker - http://www.martintuckerphotography.com/index.html Music Credits: (freemusicarchive.org) Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions Roll Jordan Roll - The Joy Drops Betrayal - Lee Rosevere The Fugue - Daniel Birch Dreams Never Die - Daniel Birch Winter Walk - Podington Bear Everywhere - Lee Resevere Marina - Antonio Bizarro Trees in the Wind - Daniel Birch Entering Port au Prince - Scott Holmes Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch Ambi/Sound Credits: (freesound.org) Marching 3 - WebFilmsUK drillsarge-presentation - veridian sunrise

Jule Spach served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II. On his fifth bombing run out of Italy, his plan suffered a mechanical malfunction and he and his crew ditched over the Mediterranean. He was captured by the Germans and spent over a year in a prisoner of war camp. After the war, he married, started a family, and served as a missionary in Brazil for 30 years. The complete oral history collection can be located via the Winston-Salem MUSE (https://musews.org) and through their Soundcloud account: https://soundcloud.com/musews Music Credits: (freemusicarchive.org) Intro Music: Breathing - Spectacular Sound Productions The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Antonio Bizarro - Marina Latché Swing - Hungaria António Bizarro - The Long Way Back Tão Perto, Tão Longe… Himalayha Messiah, Victor Mixed Chorus Dreams Never Die - Daniel Birch Trees in the Wind - Daniel Birch Family Together - Borrtex Horses - Pictures of the Floating World Credits Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch Ambi/Sound Credits: (freesound.org) Ambience, Night Wildlife A - InspectorJ f8f Bearcat Very Low Overhead - BigPickle51 WWII - LPLeon96

Welcome to the Premier Episode of Soldiers Heart, a podcast featuring veterans stories from North Carolina.

In this episode, creator Cyndi Briggs describes how she began an oral history project after discovering her grandfather's photos and mementoes from World War II.

The complete oral history collection can be located via the Winston-Salem MUSE (https://musews.org) and through their Soundcloud account: https://soundcloud.com/musews

Music Credits: (freemusicarchive.org) Intro Music: Spectacular Sound Productions - Breathing Chad Crouch - The Gloaming Daniel Birch - Trees in the Wind Daniel Birch - The Fugue Scott Holmes - Nostalgic Memories Borrtex - Family Together Outtro Music: City Lights - Chad Crouch Ambi/Sound Credits: (freesound.org) Zat_Dude - Ominous Background