In one photograph, the then 21-year-old Smoyer is captured, shortly after pulling the trigger of his tank's gun, which led to the U.S.’ victory in the Battle of Cologne in 1945. "Well ...

Smoyer, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was part of a famous March 6, 1945, battle in Cologne, Germany. The battle was captured on film and Smoyer became known as the "Hero of Cologne." Smoyer has ...

In early March 1945, tank gunner Clarence Smoyer of Palmerton fired three shells that punched through the heavy armor of a German tank, killing the crewmen and ending the battle of Cologne.

World War II veteran Clarence Smoyer became known as the "Hero of Cologne" after his actions in a tank battle in the German city. He was denied a Bronze Star at the time, but 75 years later ...

In one photograph, the then 21-year-old Smoyer is captured, shortly after pulling the trigger of his tank's gun, which led to the U.S.’ victory in the Battle of Cologne in 1945. "Well ...