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    01stHappy 100th Birthday



    Hank Freedman, WWII vet, 506 PIR 101st Airborne


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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcampbell View Post
    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!!
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    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.

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    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

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

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    Yes Sir , most definitely ..
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    Happy Birthday.

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

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    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

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