General Falley's Flag
is displayed by some triumphant 508ers. Jack Schlegel is at top
right, others are unidentified.
508ers Line The Rail
above the regimental insignia. Finally, on their way back
to the USA. it must have seemed like a dream come true.
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Busy NYC Shipping Port
is evidenced by the many cranes in the background. All
eyes, however, are on the dock as the men yearn to off load.
 Albert
Koch
hangs on as the ship rolls. He is carrying a floatation
device |
 Regimental
Pride
shows as the Red Devil banner is hung from the ship's upper deck
rail.
(courtesy Arthur Rottier)
 Albert
Koch and Friend
with their flotation devices. These two photos may have
been shot during a life boat drill
George Schairer
posed in front of the banner
(courtesy Arthur Rottier) |
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 Lieut. William F. Knapp arrived in New York City Saturday from the
European area. Mrs. William Knapp will join her husband this
Wednesday in Indianapolis, Indiana. He expects to have a 45 day
leave a little later. Lieut. Knapp's company was detached from the
Parachute Infantry directly after V-E Day and formed an honor guard
for General Eisenhower the remainder of their time in Europe. Lieut.
Knapp has served overseas for 26 months.
[Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, Howell, MI, 27 Feb 1946, Wed, Page 11] |
