WWII Veteran Sniper Makes A Shot That Will Blow You Away

2015-06-12T17:32:25-04:00

Originally posted on wideopenspaces.com:
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Veteran Ted Gundy served as a marksman in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. He saw action during some of the war’s most brutal offensive campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge.

At age 86, Gundy received the Black Hat, one of the highest honors from the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU). As part of the honor, Gundy was given a replica of the army-issue Springfield 1903 A4 he used during the war.

After receiving the replica rifle, Gundy used it to hit a 300-yard target dead on.

But that was just the warm up. Watch what happened when Gundy was given the opportunity to shoot a 1,000-yard target.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdqxkHd2RQ

86-year-old veteran sniper still has perfect aim.

Ted Gundy, 86 year old sniper, awarded the "black hat" one of the highest awards of the marksmanship unit, the black hat awarded to 86 year old ww2 sniper, T...

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2015 8:49 PM

2015-06-12T20:49:14-04:00

This is an outstanding story! Thanks for posting!

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jun 12 at 2015 8:59 PM

2015-06-12T20:59:57-04:00

I saw the special on the history channel, the old doldier had some difficulty walking and getting around, but at 86, he schooled the usamu guys

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 13 at 2015 12:56 AM

2015-06-13T00:56:28-04:00

I saw this video a while ago and I still love it. Mr. Gundy and men like him are truly from the greatest generation.

Response by PO3 Sherry Thornburg made Jun 13 at 2015 4:25 AM

2015-06-13T04:25:52-04:00

honor richly deserved.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 13 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-06-13T18:39:03-04:00

Some skills aren't so perishable.

Response by SrA Elizabeth Fontenot made Jun 14 at 2015 1:57 AM

2015-06-14T01:57:11-04:00

This was not only cool but amazing.