01stHappy 100th Birthday
Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne
01stHappy 100th Birthday
Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne
Relaxed and now a Full Time Trout Bum, Est. 2024
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!!
God Bless America
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.
Want to hear God laugh? Tell him Your plans!!!
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.
Relaxed and now a Full Time Trout Bum, Est. 2024
Regardless of his Birthday, Hank's service to our country should be celebrated everyday. Thank you Hank!!
God Bless America
Yes Sir , most definitely ..
Relaxed and now a Full Time Trout Bum, Est. 2024
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.
God Bless America