Happy Birthday

[Steve Molcsan]

01stHappy 100th Birthday

Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne

[jcampbell]

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!!

[ohiotuber]

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!!

DITTO!
Mike

[Uncle Jesse]

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.

[Steve Molcsan]

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 :

Col. Campbell I may ask for you advice on navigating the roadblocks that will be found on a division headquarters.

[jcampbell]

Regardless of his Birthday, Hank's service to our country should be celebrated everyday. Thank you Hank!!

[Steve Molcsan]

Yes Sir , most definitely ..

[krauseb]

My library has three books (Citizen Soldiers) but none by Stephen Ambrose

[jcampbell]

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.

[Uncle Jesse]

I stumbled up on Ambrose's book on D-Day recently but have only gotten a few pages into it.