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'''''Memorial Day''''' is a 2011 war drama that focuses on the experiences of two American soldiers serving in two different wars. On Memorial Day, 1993, 13-year old Kyle Vogel ([[Jackson Bond]]) discovers the footlocker of his grandfather Bud ([[James Cromwell]]), a World War II veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, and the young Kyle convinces the reluctant Bud to open up about his war experiences. A decade later, Kyle is a Staff Sergeant 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. In the flashbacks to World War II, Bud is portrayed by [[John Cromwell]], the real life son of [[James Cromwell]].
'''''Memorial Day''''' is a 2011 war drama that focuses on the experiences of two US soldiers serving in two different wars. On Memorial Day, 1993, 13-year old Kyle Vogel ([[Jackson Bond]]) discovers the footlocker of his grandfather Bud ([[James Cromwell]]), a World War II veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, and the young Kyle convinces the reluctant Bud to open up about his war experiences. A decade later, Kyle is a Staff Sergeant 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. In the flashbacks to World War II, Bud is portrayed by [[John Cromwell]], the real life son of [[James Cromwell]].
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==Beretta 92FS==
==Beretta 92FS==
An Iraqi Insurgent carries a [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92F.2FFS|Beretta 92FS]].
An Iraqi insurgent carries a [[Beretta_92_pistol_series#Beretta_92F.2FFS|Beretta 92FS]].
[[File:MD Insurgent Beretta 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier pulls a Beretta 92FS out of an incapacitated insurgent's waistband.]]
[[File:MD Insurgent Beretta 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier pulls a Beretta 92FS out of an incapacitated insurgent's waistband.]]
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=Rifles=
=Rifles=
==M4A1 Carbine==
==M4A1 Carbine==
SSG. Kyle Vogel ([[Johnathan Bennett]]) and most of his squad carry the [[M16_rifle_series#M4.2FM4A1_Carbine|M4A1 Carbine]] during their tour of duty in Iraq, fitted with M68 Aimpoint scopes, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR Designators and RIS foregrip. Some of the soldiers have [[M203 grenade launcher]]s underneath their M4A1s.
SSG. Kyle Vogel ([[Johnathan Bennett]]) and most of his squad carry the [[M4A1 carbine]]s during their tour of duty in Iraq, fitted with Aimpoint CompM2 and CompM4 red dot sights, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators and RIS foregrip. Some of the soldiers have [[M203A2 grenade launcher]]s underneath their M4A1s.
[[File:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG. Kyle Vogel ([[Johnathan Bennett]]) aims his M4A1 Carbine, fitted with M68 Aimpoint, AN/PEQ-2 IR and RIS foregrip.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG. Kyle Vogel ([[Johnathan Bennett]]) aims his M4A1 carbine, fitted with Aimpoint CompM4, AN/PEQ-2 IR and RIS foregrip.]]
[[File:MD Berg M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Specialist Josh Berg ([[Chris LeFevere]]) on watch with his M4A1 Carbine.]]
[[File:MD Berg M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Specialist Josh Berg ([[Chris LeFevere]]) on watch with his M4A1 carbine with a CompM2 red dot sight.]]
[[File:MD Lodermier M4 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Derek Lodermeier ([[Corby Kelly]]) with his M4A1 Carbine.]]
[[File:MD Lodermier M4 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Derek Lodermeier ([[Corby Kelly]]) with his M4A1 carbine.]]
[[File:MD Vogel Lodermeier M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG. Vogel and Lodermeier with M4A1 Carbines.]]
[[File:MD Vogel Lodermeier M4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SSG. Vogel and Lodermeier with M4A1 carbines.]]
[[File:MD Lodermier M4.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Closeup of the M4A1 Carbine fitted with an M68 Aimpoint, AN/PEQ-15 IR Designator and M203 Grenade Launcher.]]
[[File:MD Lodermier M4.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Closeup of the M4A1 carbine fitted with an Aimpoint CompM4, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator and M203A2 grenade launcher.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vogel and his M4A1 covered with dust after a suicide bomb explodes.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Vogel and his M4A1 covered with dust after a suicide bomb explodes.]]
[[File:MD US M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier fires his M4A1 during a gun battle with insurgents.]]
[[File:MD US M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier fires his M4A1 during a gun battle with insurgents.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSG. Vogel takes down an insurgent.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M4 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSG. Vogel takes down an insurgent.]]
[[File:MD ISF AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AKM on the back of an ISF soldier.]]
[[File:MD ISF AKM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AKM on the back of an ISF soldier.]]
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==Norinco Type 56==
==Norinco Type 56==
An Iraqi security forces soldier carries a [[AK-47#Norinco_Type_56|Norinco Type 56]].
An Iraqi soldier carries a [[AK-47#Norinco_Type_56|Norinco Type 56]].
[[File:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.92x39mm]]
[[File:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56 - 7.92x39mm]]
[[File:MD ISF AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Iraqi soldier carrying a Norinco Type 56.]]
[[File:MD ISF AK47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Iraqi soldier carrying a Norinco Type 56.]]
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=Launchers=
=Launchers=
==M203 Grenade Launcher==
==M203 Grenade Launcher==
Several US soldiers in Iraq have the [[M203 grenade launcher|M203 Grenade Launcher]] attached to their [[M16_rifle_series#M4.2FM4A1_Carbine|M4A1 Carbines]].
Several US soldiers in Iraq have the [[M203A2 grenade launcher]]s attached to their [[M4A1 carbine]]s.
[[File:M203 ANPSQ-18A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203A2 grenade launcher with an AN/PSQ-18A day/night sight - 40x46mm. Unlike the original M203, it has a built-in quick release barrel clamp.]]
[[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm - with M68 Aimpoint and M203 Grenade Launcher mounted - 40x46mm]]
[[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm - with M68 Aimpoint and M203 Grenade Launcher mounted - 40x46mm]]
[[File:MD Vogel M203.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Closeup of an M203 Grenade Launcher on an M4A1 Carbine.]]
[[File:MD Vogel M203.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Closeup of an M203A2 grenade launcher on an M4A1 carbine.]]
[[File:M4 US M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier with an M4A1 Carbine and M203 Grenade Launcher.]]
[[File:M4 US M203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier with an M4A1 carbine and M203 grenade launcher.]]
Memorial Day is a 2011 war drama that focuses on the experiences of two US soldiers serving in two different wars. On Memorial Day, 1993, 13-year old Kyle Vogel (Jackson Bond) discovers the footlocker of his grandfather Bud (James Cromwell), a World War II veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, and the young Kyle convinces the reluctant Bud to open up about his war experiences. A decade later, Kyle is a Staff Sergeant 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. In the flashbacks to World War II, Bud is portrayed by John Cromwell, the real life son of James Cromwell.
The following weapons were used in the film Memorial Day:
A Walther P38 plays a significant part in the film. The pistol is first glimpsed when shown as one of the souvenirs found in Bud Vogel's footlocker in 1993. When his grandson Kyle (Jackson Bond) calls the pistol a "Luger", Bud accurately corrects him by identifying the pistol as a Walther P38.
Lieutenant Bud Vogel (John Cromwell) carries what appears to be a Springfield Armory M1911A1 during his World War II service. A Springfield Armory version of the M1911A1 is a modernized version of the original M1911A1.
SSG. Kyle Vogel (Johnathan Bennett) and most of his squad carry the M4A1 carbines during their tour of duty in Iraq, fitted with Aimpoint CompM2 and CompM4 red dot sights, AN/PEQ-2 and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators and RIS foregrip. Some of the soldiers have M203A2 grenade launchers underneath their M4A1s.
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).
Strangely a paratrooper uses a Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 with the bipod removed during the Battle of the Bulge. In reality the 82nd Airborne never was equipped with the BAR as it was too big and could not be broken down.
An 82nd Division paratrooper uses a Gammon Grenade to take out a German antitank gun crew. Someone must have been playing Medal of Honor: Airborne while writing this movie.
A German soldier uses a Model 24 Stielhandgranate during the Battle of the Bulge. Bud Vogel refers to it as a "Potato Masher" when recounting the story to his grandson.
