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Ben
Reunion
info:
Steve
Markle
I have been encouraging members of the 517
to get their comments on paper, tape, film.... anything ... so that it is not
lost to history.
Now with this film project there is this
opportunity to make it happen. Since it is important that this story is told in
the words of the surviving members.... and those who were documented before they
left (Clark Archer, John Alicki, Charlie Pugh, to name a few), I am supporting
this 10,000%
It is a story that is long overdue in being
told.
My check for $1000 is being sent out today
in memory of my father, Eugene C. "Gene" Markle, The 596 PCEC, and the
517th.
It is the least that I can do for the
freedoms that this generation has provided for us.
Thanks to all involved for making this
happen.
-Steve-
Darrell Egner
John (Hopkins)
Thanks for your E-mail to Ben. And
also thanks for your kind offer to donate to our project. Talked to the
Producer this morning and they are really excited as they were on the way home
after finding some un-published film of the 517 in the National
Archives in Washington, DC.
Rest assured you will receive a
copy of the finished movie to be shown at the Salt Lake City
Reunion.
Thanks again for your kind offer.
Darrell Egner
President 517 PRCT
I'm receiving Mail Call, thanks. I am the proud daughter
of Pvt. Walter Perkowski who was a member of the 517th, 2 Bn, F
Company.
Kathy Perkowski
************
Kathy has express interest in donating to Film
Project - Ben
Award of Silver Star
Private First Class Walter Perkowski 35 065 606 (then
private) 517th Parachute Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action.
On 10 September 1944, Private First Class Perkowski was lead scout on a patrol
sent out the Luceram-Sospel road in Southern France, to make contact with the
enemy and to locate his outpost line of resistance. Upon reaching the first
enemy position, Private First Class shot and killed two of the enemy; then,
speaking in Polish, he talked fourteen others into surrendering. The patrol
continued on its mission until fired upon by two machine guns. The guns were
hidden from sight so Private First Class Perkowski exposed himself in order to
draw their fire and consequently locate their position. Mortar fire was on the
machine guns, knocking them and permitting the patrol to proceed on its mission.
Private First Class Perkowski's courage and gallantry were a credit to his unit
and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United Stated Army.
Entered the military service from Cleveland, Ohio.
Don Saunders
Hi Ben
Just a note to let you know that my new hip on March 26th. It was changed
from the 19th since my doctor had to be out of town on the 19th. I'll glad when
that is over and I will be back on my feet again in more comfort than the past
few months. I only expect to be in the hospital 3 or 4 days.
AIRBORNE, Don Saunders, 596th PEC
Edith Miller
Yesterday, a letter to Joe D. Miller, deceased 2
years ago, was delivered to me with my address. Joe never lived
here. The letter was from U.S. Army Freedom Team, signed by General George
W. Casey, Jr. Chief of Staff, United States Army and Pete Geren, Secretary of
the Army. It contained a very nice letter praising the U.S. Army and all
that the Soldiers do. It included a pin with "Veteran U.S. Army" and a
star on it, and 2 decals with a large star and U.S. Army beneath it.
I would be interested if all -- or some -- of the
other 517th soldiers received a similar letter. The Paratroopers or the
517th were not mentioned.
Another nice thing about the letter--it was not a
request for money!! Many thanks to any who reply -- Edith Miller
Today is Thursday, March 19, 2009
Today in
World War II History1940 - The French government of Daladier fell.
1945
- About 800 people were killed as Japanese kamikaze planes attacked the U.S.
carrier Franklin off Japan.
1945 - Adolf Hitler issued his "Nero
Decree" which ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into
Allied hands as German forces were retreating.
Random World War II Quote
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in
infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately
attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan...As
Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures
be taken for our defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the
unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable
triumph - so help us God."
President F.D. Roosevelt - 8th
December 1941 |
