File:Pvt. Alton Knappenberger, 20, Spring Mount, Pa., cleaning his automatic rifle which he used to kill approximately 40 Germans, Italy, April 1944 (49362090632).jpg

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Description 'MM-5-44-3632'; '15 April 1944. Signal Corps Photo 16 Apr 1944 (Beachhead Italy) 'You're a one man army.' said a beachhead general to Pvt. Alton W. Knappenberger, 20, Spring Mount, Pa.[Pennsylvania), shown here cleaning his fondest possession, an automatic rifle. With it, he killed approximately 40 Germans. Along with two buddies (killed in this action) 'Knapp' (now single-handed) fired 600 rounds of ammo returned for more- then killed more Germans, including an officer and 7 men who ordered him to surrender. He thought he had killed a 'nice bunch' when questioned regarding his lone 1 hr. 'blitz'. Signal Corps Radio Telephoto from Italy.' Italy. 16 April 1944
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