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| Name: David Becker From: Hot Springs, Arkansas E-mail: beckerdavid81@yahoo.com |
I am the son-in-law of PFC Robert A. Pitts. I married his youngest daughter. Gwendolyn Diane Pitts (Di). He passed away November 2004. He was a very quiet man and a well of patience. He worked for ACIPCO(American Cast Iron and Pipe Company) in Birmingam, Alabama for 44 years after his returning from his tour of duty. He married Gwendolyn Sims and had 2 beautiful daughters, Janet and Diane. They each married. Janet has two sons, Connor and Alex and Diane has two daughters, Ruth and Sarah. God bless all who had any part in seeing him back home safely. In the 24 years that I knew him, I grew to love and admire him very much. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. In his spare time he made furniture as a hobby and was a craftsman. Items that he made, with his own 2 hands, I will cherish for the rest of my life. I remember a story he shared, with me, of his experiences overseas. As he was sharing the story, I noticed that my wife and mother-in-law had stopped watching the TV and were listening with open mouths to his recollection of his experiences on the front line. I was in the service, at the time, and could understand his story. They had never heard him speak of it before. I asked and wanted to know his history. He was in a commo section running wire from command tent to command tent while German 88's whizzed overhead. He also told stories of guarding German POW's. He injured his back and was sent to the rear area to recover. When he return to the front, the men in the squad he served with were dead and gone. He shared with me the desire to see them again one day. I have never known a more humble and caring man. He is and will always be a hero to me. God bless you all. Admin reply: PFC Pitts was in HQ Co, 2nd Battalion. http://www.517prct.org/documents/xmas1944/xmas_1944_hq_co_2nd_1.jpg
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| Name: Gary Burris From: North Carolina E-mail: burris940@yahoo.com |
Just trying to learn as much about my grandfather. Ralph M Loving Sr. from South Carolina. He passed 10-13-93
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| Name: Jim Williams From: Kennesaw, Ga E-mail: jwilli1@bellsouth.net |
Pfc Donald E. Walker, Co B 517th passed away early this afternoon, (8-23-12), just about one month short of his 90th birthday. He lived in Wichita Falls, Tx. I feel there has already been a great reunion with lots of his buddies who passed before him.
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| Name: Mel Trenary From: Livingston, tx E-mail: mctrenary@me.com |
Here is my email for future reference
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| Name: Angela Forrest-Burge From: Mansfield, Georgia E-mail: Aefburge@aol.com |
My father was 2Lt.John W. Forrest who passed on May 25, 2012(Memorial weekend fittingly). He always considered himself a soldier even though he lost his leg in combat and was retired. He celebrated his association with the 517th and highly respected all the men he served with. The more I learn about them all, the more humbled I am by all of their sacrifices. For the families and veterans that happen to read this, my admiration of what you gave for our freedom is boundless. Thank you is not enough.... Angela Forrest-Burge
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| Name: Clare Erber From: Platte Woods, MO E-mail: cerber@sbcglobal.net |
Hi there, The first week after July 2012 reunion I was savoring it all,filing away all the names, faces memories, laughs and pride in the generation of Great Men and their families. This second week after, I have found myself missing you all. I want to Thank You for keeping this family going for me until I could share. I would like to ask for everyone to email me any pictures you had taken at the reunion, no matter what they are, so I can share with my family Aug 4, 2012. All the Best, Clare Mitacek Erber, daughter of Richard J. Mitacek, H Company, 3 BN.
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| Name: Robert From: Columbus Ohio E-mail: aalock@wowway.com |
I am doing some family history and would like to hear from anyone who knew or served with SGT Homer Beaver from the 517. He died on Nov. 4, 1944 and is buried at Rhone. Any info about our uncle would be greatly appreciated.
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| Name: Pete Minix From: Indio, CA E-mail: pdmmm@msn.com |
My name is Pete Minix, and my hobby for the last 12 years, has been collecting and compiling World War II veteran histories. I currently have over 330 World War II veterans, from all branches, in my private library. None of this information is given out or published for a monetary gain. This is at no cost to you or your family. All I would need are any documents (copies), that you would wish to share or pictures of you during that time. Also, I would also like a current picture of you today. I can send you a large self-addressed envelope for mailing purposes. If you have a scanner attached to your home computer, you could scan your pictures and/or documents to send to me. If you wish to share this information with me, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email. If you chose not to share your story with me, I completely understand and will respect your wishes. My E-mail is pdmmm@msn.com Semper Fi Peter D. Minix Proud to have served Former Sgt. United States Marine Corps Former Sgt. California Army National Guard Member
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| Name: Randy Heber From: Merrill Mi E-mail: dkheber@gmail.com |
Gentlemen, I'm the son of Robert Heber who served with the 517th in France. He passed away Jan. 13th 2010 at 88 yrs old. I had and have the greatest respect for him and the men of your generation. Sorry to hear this will be your last reunion, but wish all of you the best. If anyone knew my father and would like to respond please feel free. I think his nickname was "Cleaver" as people teased him about his little hometown paper from Harrison Mi he recieved named the Clare county Cleaver.
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| Name: Paul Hamilton From: Spring, TX E-mail: pdhh080892@sbcgloba.net |
Years ago a friend of mine gave me a 1922 silver dollar engraved on the back, Albert A Delgado, 517 Parachute Inf, France 1944. In researching the coin I learned that Albert A Delgado enlisted in October 1943. By May of 1944 he was fighting the Germanys in Italy as a member of the 517th Parachute Infantry Combat Team. That August he jumped into France, as part of the breakout from the Normandy beachhead. He was there in December when the Germans throw everything they had left at the Allies in what became known as the “Battle of the Bugle.” A month later near Maumee, Belgium Albert was killed in action. I'm happy to report that with the help of members of the 517th, I was able to locate Albert's nephew. I have since given him the coin, some pictures of Albert in action in Italy, France and Belgium, and a letter from Albert's squad leader! Thank you to all who helped me, and thank you for your service and sacrifice on behalf of our country!
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