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WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth Interview

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.

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WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth Interview

Interview with WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando VA Medical Center, May 26th, 2010.

WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth Interview

Interview with WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth at Orlando VA Medical Center, May 26th, 2010.

"The Battle of the Bulge" by Lou Toth, Part 1

Firsthand account of this crucial battle of WWII from someone who fought it: WWII Veteran Lou Toth. Nationally recognized for his award...

"The Battle of the Bulge" by Lou Toth, Part 2

Firsthand account of this crucial battle of WWII from someone who fought it WWII Veteran Lou Toth. Nationally recognized for his award...

"My Captivity By the Germans" by Lou Toth, Page 1.

A firsthand account of his experience as a German Prisoner of War during World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth,...

"My Captivity By the Germans" by Lou Toth, Page 2

A firsthand account of his experience as a German Prisoner of War during World War II as written by TSGT Louis...

"Old Baldy Hill" by Lou Toth, Part 1

A firsthand account from the Korean War as written by TSGT Louis Toth, US Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning...

"Old Baldy Hill" by Louis Toth, Part 2

A firsthand account from the Korean War as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his ward winning...

"Old Baldy Hill" by Lou Toth, Part 3

A story from the Korean War as written by TSGT Louis Toth, US Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning stories,...

"A Request" by Lou Toth - Part 1

WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth's original story of military life. Veteran Toth, TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper,...

"A Request" by Lou Toth - Part 2

WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth's original story of military life. Veteran Toth, TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper,...

"Searching for Hitler" by Louis Toth, Part 1

A firsthand account from World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award wining...

"Searching for Hitler" by Louis Toth, Part 2

A firsthand account from World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning...

Letter from John L. Mica, Member of Congress to Louis Toth, World War II Veteran

June 1st, 2009 letter from Congress of the United States House of Representatives, John L. Mica, Member of Congress to Mr. Louis...

"Veterans' Voices", Spring 2009

Cover of Veterans' Voices featuring the writings of WWII Veteran and Orlando resident Lou Toth. Veteran Toth has been nationally recognized for...

WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth Interview

Interview 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.




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