WWII BAR Rifleman Reunited With His Beloved Weapon | Robert Shipe

Robert Shipe was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1944, immediately after completing High School. After basic training he was assigned to the 97th infantry Division where he trained as a BAR man.

Shipe arrived at the front just as the Allies halted Hitler's Ardennes offensive. Robert and his unit would push into Germany where he would spend 42 straight days in combat. As a BAR man Shipe constantly found himself the target of enemy fire.

79-years after his service ended the AVC has reunited Bob Shipe with his beloved Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) to breakdown how he used the weapon on the battlefield.

Interview recorded on November 9, 2024

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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Tom Gibbs
Director of Photography - Alexey Brazhnikov
Editor - Daniel Taksas

The AVC would also like to extend a very special thank you to Mason Fyock for helping to reunite Bob Shipe with his BAR

[windwarattack]

Dude is 96 years old...crisp and clear headed still

[eugenepage]

On Christmas Eve of 2024 we still have veterans like this that we should should be eternally thankful for!

[HairlipButcher]

The smile on his face when he held it again is priceless.

[TylerDurden-FC]

This man is living history. Bob hope you found peace in life after the war.

[ctheflower]

This fine Gentleman, ROCKS! Thank you dear Sir for your Great Service ♥️🫶🕯🇺🇲🕯🫶♥️

[kennyarmer]

Thank you sir for your service and your story.

[ryanjones]

It always amazes me how sharp their memories are.

[nevisjackson]

Merry Christmas Mr Shipe, thank you for your service to America. 🇺🇸

[tundranomad]

I started my army career with the M-60. Some people hated it, some loved it. I was no fan of its weight, but it was awesome for firepower.

[Jay-nqjl]

No politician, no sports star, no rock star, no billionaire tech dude can hold a candle to this man…thank you sir

[michaelscarpa]

My grandfather was a BAR gunner in the first marine division. Fought at Okinawa and Peleliu. He died when I was 12 always wish I could’ve heard his stories. Guys like Mr. Shipe are a national treasure

[judgejimbobrowntown]

My pap was first wave Iwo Jima and he was a bar man also he loved his weapon the only downside he had was keeping it clean in volcanic ash and it’s weight but he was also carrying his own ammo because his ammo man found a bar from a fallen marine so they figured two was better then one

[ibana]

From England - My greatest respect and best wishes to Mr Shipe. We owe so much to these young men who stepped up back then. God bless.

[yowwrkp]

This is what a real man looks like. Thank you sir for fighting for, defending and securing our freedom. May we learn to be more like you in heart, deed and spirit. 🦅🇺🇸❤️

[JayEvansA]

Loved this video. My grandpa was a BAR man in Company G, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division. He once told me that he'd melted the barrel of his BAR during the Battle of the Bulge from all the shooting that he did. He said that his sergeant told him "You really did it this time" and had to go off and find a replacement BAR for my grandpa to use.

[jontest]

Its incredible seeing these guys who are so old, but still sharp as a tack mentally. This dude recalls what happened 79 years ago, I forgot what I ate for breakfast....

[richardwarfordjr.]

That gentleman helped keep the whole world safe thank you for your service

[uncleron]

The price of freedom is never free. God Bless our Great Veterans.

[chrismackeigan]

Thank you Sir, you may not consider yourself a hero. But, not 1 day of my life goes bye without the greatest admiration for the greatest generation! I am forever grateful to all who sacrificed and served!

[gaminggrannyyaall]

Thank ya'all for serving. Merry Christmas ya'all! 💚 ❤️ ❤️💚❤️💚