517 PRCT - MailCall No. 1991,
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Recent website additions: Robert
Kennedy, F Company biography 1943 May 10 - Letter to
parents of new recruits from Lt. McKinley Officers of the 2nd Battalion
at Camp Toccoa, 1943 Arlton
Bearden, Demo Platoon, I Company (KIA Italy) Video
of A Company in Italy, Aug 14, 1944 Le
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Hello Ray, As promised here is a picture of you in the best size I
was able to find. This great scan was provided by Wayne Cross.
Kind regards Gilles Dear Bob. Here are scans of Pvt Calvin W.
Schroeder's scrapbook. The other pages of the scrapbook, which I did not scan,
are from his brother Bob who was in an army artillery unit. Pvt Schroeder
was a part of Lt Athey's band, who
came in The link to the story is: http://www.517prct.org/documents/1944_august/aug_1944_gliders.htm Pvt Schroeder
was wounded twice; once in Kind regards Gilles
[Gilles recently acquired this
scrapbook on eBay. I will include
these photos and newspaper articles onto the web site soon -- BB.] Hello, My grandfather, Ernest (Al) Blockey
Jr., served in E Company of the 517th from 1943 to 1946. Growing up I knew he had served, but
was too young to appreciate or understand what that meant and was always
under the impression that it wasn’t my place to ask until shortly
before he passed. The day he
passed was the only time we every really discussed his time in the service,
he had a small box of pictures and souvenirs from his time in the military
that we went through and discussed.
Since then I have realized how foolish I was for never talking to him
about his service and over the years have grown increasingly interested to
learn more. Recently I found this website and have looked for
everything I could find, but the only way I felt I could really learn and
understand my grandfather’s story was to hear it from him, in his
writing or stories he told, or to hear it from someone he served with. This last option is where I hoped you
might be able to help me, if there’s any stories
and memories that you can gather for me about my grandfather it would mean so
much. Here’s some of the key information I could gather: He was 18 when he signed up for the Army. From his discharge papers I know that
he was inducted If there is any other information that I can give that
would help, please let me know. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. J.C. Blockey (406) 580-3110
Dear Bob, Here are pictures of our friend Mel Dahlberg for the 517th
Website. PFC Mel Dahlberg, 1st Platoon Scout, F Company
Kind regards Gilles
[2 more photos included, which I still need to post. -- BB] Dear Bob, Here are pictures from Marc Paoli, a friend of the 517th
from Pictures show the arrival of supplies and replacements for
the 517th in Nice, fall 1944. Kind regards Gilles [Wow. I can't keep up with Gilles and his friends these days. But I won't lose the info. I'll get all this posted onto the website soon. Here's just one. -- BB]
Dear Gilles, Thanks for the pictures which were taken when Red Meline
and I were far away up in the mountains around Sospel
orienting the outfit that replaced us, while the rest of the outfit was in
Nice camped out and living it up. Red and I did have one advantage. When the 517th was finally relieved,
after ninety some days on the lines without relief, the rest of the outfit
with all they could carry on their backs took a hike from around Sospel to the Nice area (a Thank you also for the post card with pictures of all the
wonders of the One of your best pictures is of the underpass which was a
much safer path forward in the attack than going over those railroad tracks
in south les Arcs. Glad you found
it as it will be a landmark for years as the rest of the scenery of that
attack changes to make room for industry. Our blessings on your medical studies and your avocation
as the 517th's representative in They might be 517th troopers. I have attached the pictures to the
email. Kind regards, Gilles [These certainly have that shaved head look, just like some of the other 517 photos from the crater. See:
http://www.517prct.org/photos/doty.htm
-- BB]
From: jerry wofford Subject: Fw: Phenomenal French
missile with pin-point accuracy General DeGaulle would be so
proud...... Short video... Phenomenal French missile with
pin-point accuracy. We've made fun of the French
military for too long. The accuracy of their missiles are second to none. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyckQQWIJ0I [Actually, these
guys are French Canadian. -- BB]
Been reading a lot during the last weeks, excellent
information. Thanks for the help so far. I still seek some information about the events from 12th
of september to 20th or so. Hope it's ok if I ask
some additonal questions. 1. The german reports states
that Hill 1098 was on US hands, and was recaptured by the germans.
"Paratrooper's Odyssey" doesn't mention this, only shifting
of positions. 2. Was "F" company alone on Hill 1098 from 12th
until 15th, or did it have support elements from 460. or
596th?
Some sources says Hill 1098 was occupied by
elements from II. and 3. I know it is emotional, but do you know of any US
WIA/MIA/KIA from this battle? The germans lost 2
KIA. Best, frode@perzmo.com > Frode, > > To learn about the battles at Hill 1098, you should
start with the 517th history book. > See: > http://www.517prct.org/documents/odyssey/paratroopers_odyssey.htm#the_fight_for_col_d_braus > > Frode, I am sending your
question on to the 517 members in my next MailCall
message. Hopefully, someone can
answer your questions.
The video upload process is finally complete.
Online you’ll find all 24 interviews, The Wedding Story video, and A Cut Above.
Could you put a permanent link on the top of the 517 web site?
Best Regards,
Wade Gilbert
Dear Sir,
Mr Barrett and members of the 517th PRCT,
In order of my research about the Battle of the Bulge in the
region between the Aisne and Ourthe rivers, I would like to address this
request to the members of the 517th PRCT-group.
The first battalion of the 517th played a crucial roll in
stopping the German advance in the Hotton-Soy area, from 21 to the 26th of
December 1944. I'm looking for personal accounts/remembrances of those who
were there. The smallest memory can be of immense help to me. In cooperation
with members of the 290th regiment I was able to reconstruct the 24-31
December period and now would like to add/match the part of the 1.517th.
The Junkers 88 crashed on 24 December 0300 at the Quatre Bras
crossroad, has been identified for 90% certainty. I'm sure members of the
first battalion must have seen the wreck.
All remembrances/information concerning the Quatre Bras, La
Roumière, Bois des Hys, TF Mize, Soy, Hotton, Ny, Melines,.... is
much appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Lest we forget,
Dieter Laes, Belgium
Hi Bob, I read Robert Kennedy Biography sent in by his daughter Sandy Alderman.
Sandy, My dad Jim Sutcliffe (H Company) lived in Camden and worked in New York Ship and did basic training at Ft. Dix, at approximately the same time as your father. Check out the photos that are posted on the 517 website and see if your father is in one of them. My wife’s grandmother retired from Campbell Soup (35 years). Small world j
http://www.517prct.org/photos/jay_sutcliffe/jay_sutcliffe.htm
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I recently posted
Ray Hess’ biography: http://www.517prct.org/bios/ray_hess/ray_hess.htm We’re still waiting for more entries for the Meet the
Troopers section of the Web site. There were 2500
soldiers in the 517th, and we only have 63 bios on the
site! It is an important part of the 517th
history. There’s no time like the present to make a few notes
about your life. Start simple. You can always add more info and more
photos later. Families and friends, please get after your
troopers to get their story in. Just get a few words down. |
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