70 Pleasant St. Cohasset, MA.02025 *781 383 0215 * Mail Call : Ben Barrett Ben517@aol.com

Hello ,

I have attached a file with Paratroopers Song. Please let me know if you can receive it .The Palm Springs reunion program is also in this Mail Call. Register soon to help Bill Christian make final plans.

Ben

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West Coast Reunion 2006

Palm Springs, Ca. April 2-7

Annual reunion July 17-22, 2006

Portland , Oregon

Neal McAfee

Hi Ben,

My Great Uncle (Pvt Cleo Nelson Browning) was also killed in Manhay.

Regards,

Neal McAfee

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Cleo Browning was KIA after the attack on Manhay. I believe that he was killed by the bomb drooped by the P38. Fred Beyer and Mike Spano know more about the circumstances mailcall/704.htm . - Ben

Joe Calder/ S4/ Third Battalion./

Ben

During the Bulge we did get a limited number of White Parkas. Only a
few individuals were lucky enough to get them. Paid to be friends with
the S4. I still have one!!!!

From Kenton Floyd Immerfall

A special thank you to Clark Archer for addressing the memories of so many brave men who fell near Manhay, especially my Uncle Floyd Stott. My condolences to all of the families of the other men Mr. Archer noted. Along with Uncle Floyd, they will be remembered in the hearts not only of their buddies but of those they helped to liberate.

Thank you, too, for the translation of the beautiful and meaningful poem by Eddie Monfort. He is a true patriot and friend of the 517th.

Kenton Floyd

Tom Cross

Ben:

Re: White/Brown Parkas in the Bulge.

If you had a good Supply Officer/NCO you would be wearing one of the 1st Special Service Forces parkas in the Bulge. When the 1st Special Service Forces was deactivated, after OPERATION DRAGOON, a limited number of these parkas and other cold weather articles were obtained by the 517th.

Regards, Tom

517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

2006 517th PCT
West Coast Party

Dates: April 2-7, 2006

Place: Ramada Resort/Palm Springs, CA

Registration: $50.00 per person
Room: $61.95 + city tax per room (single or double occupancy)

Dates:
April 2nd - Early Registration, Optional
April 3rd - Official Registration - Hospitality suite 331 and 332 10AM to 10PM
April 4th - Barbecue Buffet by pool for troopers and family 11:30AM-1:30PM
April 5th - Social Day - Golfing, Shopping, Follies
April 6th - Men’s Business Meeting 10:AM-11:30AM Conference Room
Farewell Banquet - Dinner and Dancing 7:00PM-10:00PM
April 7th - Check out. Have a safe trip home.

Hospitality Suite open daily in Rooms 331 and 332 10:00AM –10:00PM

Open Bar and Snacks

Ramada Resort
Palm Springs, CA
Phone 1-800-245-6904 in Calif.
1-800-245-6907 outside Calif.
Be sure to mention the 517th PCT

Please make registration check payable to: William T. Christian (Bill)
Mail to: 17422 Parker Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
Questions call: (714) 838-0613

Families and Friends Always Welcome