Story of G.I. Joe

Overview

War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.

Release Date

13 July 1945

108 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Bill Walker
Sgt. Steve Warnicki
Pvt. Dondaro
Pvt. Spencer
Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy
Private Mew
Nurse Lt. Elizabeth 'Red' Murphy (uncredited)
Pvt. Whitey (uncredited)
Bob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)
Amelia, Italian Girl (uncredited)