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Name: Lowell Kachalsky
From: Yonkers, NY
E-mail: defmpihe@yahoo.com 		I am writing to inform the 517th of my father, Richard, passing on February 20.2020. He was part of 460th Battery B.

One of many stories my dad told me was one of coming across a polish women's concentration camp. He recalled that they looked like animals. The guys tossed rations to them, but after a few minutes realized that they made a mistake, as the women were killing each other for the food. Does anyone's dad recall this incident?
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Name: Ed Meyers
From: Penfield NY
E-mail: emeyers4@rochester.rr.com 		Looking to find any information on my cousin
Pvt Lincoln Ackerman
517 th
1 st Batallion
Headquarters Company
He was killed at Battle of Buldge and buried in a Belgium cemetary
Ill be 90 years old this coming March and we are in the process of putting the family history album together before we run out of time .
Thank you very much Ed
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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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