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| Name: Gerald W Allen From: jallen091941@gmail.com E-mail: jallen091941@gmail.com |
My uncle Alton Allen was KIA on 4 Nov 1944, 75 years ago today. As a child he was my idol and my boyhood dream was to follow in his footsteps as a Paratrooper. I lived my dream and joined the Army two weeks after I turned 17 and earned my Jump Wings in May 1959 at Ft Campbell Ky. I stayed in the Army from 10/28/58 - 6/30/80 Pvt E1 to Major. I served three tours in Vietnam and was awarded Two DFC's and Five BS's. I retired as a Master Parachutist, Ranger, Aviator and proud awardee of the Combat Infantry Badge. May your soul rest in peace Uncle Shorty. Airborne All The Way!
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| Name: SMSgt Howard C Aubrey USAF Ret From: Burlington, Kentucky E-mail: hcaubrey@twc.com |
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of a member of the 517th PRCT. My father-in-law, Jack J. Cason passed away at the age of 95 on August 22, 2019. He remained ever so proud of his service with the 517th and often kidded me (since I am a retired Air Force NCO) about how the Army Air Corps missed the drop zone. We will miss his stories, but know that some day we'll meet again. Rest in peace, Jack.
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| Name: COL Stevenson M. Wallace (Ret) From: Savannah, GA E-mail: smacgw@GMAIL.com |
SGT Charles E. Wallace, G Company, 4th Platoon- he was my father, he passed away Jan 2004 in Nashville, TN. We were at the reunion in Nashville in the 80's. He was my inspiration for becoming a n airborne soldier in Special Forces. He talked about the Bulge, freezing weather, trenchfoot and German mines that failed to explode due to being frozen. Would like to contact other G Company connections. When is the next reunion?
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| Name: Edward Karesky From: Massachusetts E-mail: edk313@hotmail.com |
My father, 1st Lieutenant Sidney I. Karesky, born 2-2-1921 in Boston, Mass , and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on January 17th, 1987 at the age of 65. He enlisted while visiting Chicago in May of 1940 and was officially retired in 1950. Dad was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He had two sons, Edward and Raymond Karesky who will always honor his memory. Not a day has gone by since his passing that I haven't thought of him. Love you, Dad
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| Name: Terry Sidelinker From: Spring Hill, Florida E-mail: atstsidelinker@gmail.com |
Entering this for my wife Debi Barger Sidelinker. Her Uncle, C.B.Jones was killed in Belgium in 1945. Debi is editing a book written by her mother about C.B. growing up and his military life and death. Thank you to all that served. All gave some, some gave all!
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| Name: Dale Thompson From: Medina,Tennessee E-mail: Thomlawncare@charter.net |
Just want to say thank you for the great website. My uncle J.B.Hampton died on August 22 1944 while taking the town of St. Cezaire. He was in 517prct 3rd battalion G company.
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| Name: Cindy Robinson-Karst From: Pequannock, NJ -Washington DC E-mail: karstc@netzero.com |
Thanks to all of the members who have provided information about the 517th PRCT and our Uncle. You brought my Uncle, Albert M. Robinson, who died during Operation Dragoon; to life for those of us who never knew Uncle Sunny(Uncle Al). How can we ever shpw our appreciation? God bless you all.
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| Name: Lloyd Wayne Henry From: Broken Arrow, OK E-mail: exalj2@cox.net |
My father, Lloyd "Hank" Henry was in Company D. He passed away May 19, 1984. I was honored to be with him when he attended the 1973 reunion in New Orleans. His buddies made me realize that this was the Greatest Generation. If anyone has any stories about Hank Henry, I would be most pleased to hear/read them. Regards, Lloyd Wayne Henry
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| Name: Ned Wittmann From: Kimberly, Appeton WI E-mail: coolcatwitt@att.net |
My Father Hebert E. Wittmann was a member of the 517th, HQ Co 3. Passed away on July 4, 2009. From Camp Toccoa, Campaign in Italy, Operation Dragoon, Battle of the Bulge, wounded Jan,30 1945 in Germany near Schmidt. His last mission was on May 6,7 1945. Flew from Joigny to Nuttingham England on C47s 200 planes wt 17 British inf men to Norway for the surrender of German troops in Stavanger and Oslo made a stop in Petershead Scotland, then back to Nuttingham. Big party there. I have more stories. My Father often said that a lot of Good MEN died, and few would have been great leaders for our country from the 517th
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| Name: Martin Neaman From: Pittsburgh, PA E-mail: mneaman@hotmail.com |
My father, Earl Mangello, was a Private in E Company, 517th PRCT. He died in July, 1947. I am looking for any information on him and for anyone that may have known him. He was 5'6" and weighed 98 pounds when he was inducted. He was wounded in the leg while a member of the unit. I don't know if he was wounded in Italy, France or at the Bulge, or if he was separated from the unit due to his injury. He served from 3-23-43 to 9-1-45. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
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