Honors For Fallen Paratrooper Hero John Mackall

Honors For Fallen Paratrooper Hero John Mackall

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The video pays tribute to John McCall, an American paratrooper who died in North Africa. His mother, Mrs. Alder McCall Newton, accepts a salute in his honor. A formal dedication ceremony is held at CAP McCall, the headquarters of America's Airborne Command, where thousands of newly trained parachute infantry specialists participate. The video concludes with a mention of future operations by the Airborne Command.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the first American paratroopers to give his life in the war?

John McCall

James Smith

Robert Johnson

Michael Brown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between Mrs. Alder McCall Newton and John McCall?

His sister

His mother

His aunt

His wife

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did John McCall die?

Europe

South America

Asia

North Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the formal dedication display at Camp McCall?

To honor John McCall and showcase newly trained paratroopers

To celebrate a victory

To honor a general

To dedicate a new building

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Camp McCall known for?

A historical museum

Being a naval base

Headquarters of America's Airborne Command

A training ground for pilots