News
From The
508
APRIL 2005
Dear 508 Veterans,
Family Members,
or Friends of the 508th
Bud Ash wants folks to know he has many Airborne memorabilia still available for
sale. Those of you who have attended 508 Reunions in the past know Bud and
should be able to locate him in your old rosters.
War in the Movies
I recently followed William Wyndom’s advice and watched “The Red Badge of
Courage,” which he recommended as one of only two realistic portrayals of war on
film. The film, starring Audie Murphy and Bill Mauldin, though short (about 75
minutes in length), was excellent, as Mr. Wyndom said.
Zig Boroughs regrets to inform his readers his latest (and most likely last)
book about the 508 in World War II is sold out. Zig and Mary’s commitment to
their ever-growing and busy family, plus too frequent trips to see doctors,
makes a second printing unfeasible at this time.
Ernie Lamson Closes the Books on the 508 PIR Association
I recently received papers from Ernie Lamson, Treasurer of the former 508 PIR
Association, and the Association finished in fine form...with a balance forward
of exactly $0. After paying for expenses accrued as part of the final reunion
and making contributions to Camp Blanding Museum and others, every single cent
was accounted for. I need not inform members of the former 508 PIR Association
of the Lamson’s tireless and accurate work, but let’s let Ernie and Charlene
know how much we appreciate their work.
Diablo!
Bill Nation
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