

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Al Kirby will present the Personal Experiences of U.S. Infantry Soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, Post D-DAY, as well as WWII items from his personal collection. Al has lectured for 14 years at the Battleship Cove WWII Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. He also started the WWII Weekend Open House Program at the Museum. He traveled to Europe many times to study the military operations area. He has led trips to the Normandy, Bastogne, and Western Germany areas, and has participated in tours as a docent using WWII equipment and vehicles.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gastonia/the-experiences-of-a-world-war-ii-infantry-soldier-in-europe/200030388144800
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gastonia
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gaston County Public Library
- **lat**: 35.252330620324
- **long**: -81.157861527016
- **full address**: Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E Garrison Boulevard,Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe being held?
  - **A:** The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E Garrison Boulevard,Gastonia, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe?
  - **A:** The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe is organized by Gaston County Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gastonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Experiences of a World War II Infantry Soldier in Europe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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