Video of War Veteran’s Memories of Pilsen in 1945
“My name is Robert Muthersbaugh. I was with the 16th Armoured division. I was the chief radio operator, so my vehicle was one of the first ones into Pilsen - we came in a halftrack. And it was an honour and a privilege to free the Czech people…”
Mr Muthersbaugh was 23 years old at the time and celebrates his 100th birthday in October. But he vividly recalls the warm welcome the soldiers of General George Patton’s Third Army received, an experience he treasures.
“I was amazed at how wonderful all the people were, how happy they were to see us. They were kissing us and hugging us. And they wanted to bring us beer, take our pictures. It was really wonderful.