Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Official Poster Country United States Directed by Samuel Fischer Release Date 2011 Language English Studio PFI Distributor Imagine Entertainment Main Cast Character Actor SSG Kyle Vogel Johnathan Bennett Bud Vogel James Cromwell Lieutenant Bud Vogel John Cromwell Kyle Vogel Jackson Bond

Memorial Day is a 2011 US Drama. On Memorial Day, 1993, 13-year old Kyle Vogel (Jackson Bond) discovers the World War II footlocker of his grandfather Bud (James Cromwell), a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, he convinces the reluctant Bud to open up about his war experiences. A decade later, Kyle is a SSG in the 34th Infantry Division serving in Iraq. Wounded by an IED, he starts reflecting on the stories of his grandfather and his own combat experiences.

The following guns were used in the movie Memorial Day:

Sidearms

Beretta 92FS

An Iraqi Insurgent carries a Beretta 92FS.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

A US Soldier pulls a Beretta 92FS out of an incapacitated insurgent's waistband.

The Beretta in the sand.

Springfield Armory M1911A1

Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) carries a Springfield Armory M1911A1 during his World War II service.

Springfield Armory M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) draws his M1911A1.

Close-up of the M1911A1. "Springfield Armory" can be clearly read on the slide.

Walther P38

One of the souvenirs in Bud Vogel's footlocker is captured Walther P38. His grandson Kyle (Jackson Bond) calls it a Luger, before Bud corrects him.

Walther P38 - 9x19mm

SSG Kyle Vogel (Johnathan Bennett) pulls a Walther P38 out of it's holster.

Bud Vogel (James Cromwell) holds inspects the P38.

Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) holds the P38.

Kyle Vogel (Jackson Bond) with the P38.

Submachine Guns

M1A1 Thompson

An M1A1 Thompson is used by Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) in World War II.

M1A1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) with his M1A1 Thompson.

Vogel's Thompson slung around his back.

Vogel with his Thompson.

Vogel takes position with his Thompson.

Aiming.

Firing.

MP40

Several German soldiers carry the MP40.

MP40 - 9x19mm

A wounded German soldier with his MP40.

A German officer runs into battle.

The officer fires his MP40.

See above.

Rifles

M4A1 Carbine

SSG. Derek Vogel (Johnathan Bennett) and most of his squad carry the M4A1 Carbine during their tour of duty in Iraq, fitted with M68 Aimpoint scopes, AN/PEQ-IV IR Designators and RAS handguards. Several of the squad carries the M4A1 with the M203 Grenade Launcher attachment.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

SSG. Derek Vogel (Johnathan Bennett) aims his M4A1 Carbine, fitted with M68 Aimpoint, AN/PEQ-IV IR and RAS handguard.

Specialist Josh Berg (Chris LeFevere) on watch with his M4A1 Carbine.

Derek Lodermeier (Corby Kelly) with his M4A1 Carbine.

SSG. Vogel and Lodermeier with M4A1 Carbine's.

Close-up of an M4A1 Carbine fitted with an M68 Aimpoint, AN/PEQ-IV IR Designator and M203 Grenade Launcher.

Vogel and his M4A1 covered with dust after a suicide bomb explodes.

A US Soldier fires his M4A1 during a gun battle with insurgents.

SSG. Vogel takes down an insurgent.

A disassembled M4A1 Carbine.

SSG. Vogel aims his M4A1 Carbine during a night ambush.

M1 Garand

The M1 Garand is the main weapon of Lieutenant Vogel's platoon during World War II, most notably Gorski (Reed Sigmund) and Frankie Califano (Aaron Courteau).

M1 Garand - 30.06

M1 Carbine

At least one US GI carries a full-length M1 Carbine with an anachronistic bayonet lug.

M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine

M1A1 Carbine

Several soldiers in Lieutenant Vogel's platoon carry the M1A1 Carbine, once again fitted with a bayonet lug.

M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine