517th Parachute Infantry

"Prop Blast"

submitted by Tom Reber
(son of Lt. Robert J. Reber, HQ Co. 3rd)

This booklet was issued June 12, 1943, as part of the "Prop Blast" celebration, sort of a graduating party for the 517 PIR.

The booklet contains a brief schedule of events and a listing of the 517 officers (at the time). Note that Col. Graves was not yet assigned to the Regiment.

 


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