01stHappy 100th Birthday
Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne
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01stHappy 100th Birthday
Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne
Happy Birthday Hank! I don't know this gentleman, but I have read allot about the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) during WWII. I strongly recommend reading the book by Stephen Ambrose, "Citizen Soldiers". All about the European portion of the war from D-day through the end. Some real heroes and thousands didn't make. If you were ever a soldier, you can't put this one down. Many actual names of soldiers and their stories and experiences are in this book. Thank you Hank for your service!!
We are getting started a little early. Hank's birthday is Sept. 21, same as my mom who would have been 95 this year. Hanks is about 5'6" with wavy white hair and a smile that lights the room. He is Jewish by birth and a Christian by faith coming to that decision in his 80's. He was a replacement soldier in the 506 PIR and did not jump into Normandy on D-Day, I know he was not in Easy Company but don't know what company he did serve in. He was captured by the Germans and held in a POW camp. As you know, this was a dicey situation for Jewish service men. I am trying along with some other friends from our church to put together a great celebration when the day arrives. I will relay all well wishes to Hank.
Col. Campbell I may ask for you advice on navigating the roadblocks that will be found on a division headquarters.
Well UJ you know me when it comes to eating cake , never to early..
and in this case with all my respect !
pl excuse the interruption :
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Col. Campbell I may ask for you advice on navigating the roadblocks that will be found on a division headquarters.
Regardless of his Birthday, Hank's service to our country should be celebrated everyday. Thank you Hank!!
Yes Sir , most definitely ..
Happy Birthday.
My library has three books (Citizen Soldiers) but none by Stephen Ambrose
Look the book up on line. I have it and just finished reading it. Ambrose does an excellent job of describing individual experiences and events.
I stumbled up on Ambrose's book on D-Day recently but have only gotten a few pages into it.
I have always been a Louis and Clark fan and this is one of the best researched books I have read. Allot of his information comes from the original logs they kept. Two of their soldiers also kept logs, but not as inclusive. I couldn't put it down.
John, There is an abridged volume of the journals (omits a lot of the daily details) available in a trade paperback. I found it interesting reading even after I had read Undaunted Courage.
I just received word than Mr. Hank Freedman has passed away and gone to his Heavenly reward. Since you did not know him personally this is a photo of Hank and a granddaughter.
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...01&oe=60C7B22B
This appears to be a recent picture. I certainly hope I look that good at that age. Thanks Jesse
Hank looked good, spoke well and had a very sound mind. He will be missed by many, a couple of us guys from our church were planning a trip over to visit him soon when we got word.