I am not sure but this post may be a double post because I have the feeling I have already posted it. One thing I am sure about is that I didn’t post the original photos online. So if or not, here are the original photos sent to me by a relative of Raymond Crisp, as well as what happen to photos and documents sent to me by Veterans or relatives.
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Nov
29
2009
Jun
07
2009
Category : Veterans Taps
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Linda Wagner we learned that her Father, Mr. John F. Bosler, G Company, 513th Parachute Infantry Division, 17th Airborne Division passed away on 26 March, 2007 at the age of 82.
Due to the time delay most of the essential information has been archived. This message from Linda Wagner to Ed Siergiej may be helpful.
Jun
04
2009
Category : Veterans Taps
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. On 31 May, 2009, I received a message from Curt Gadd with the sad news that Mr Irving T. Paylor, Co D, 513th PIR, passed way on 30 May 2009.
Following his service in World War II, Mr. Paylor was employed as a Salesman with the Hood Milk Company for over 30 years. In his “Retirement Years” he was very active as a Volunteer in the Shriner Organization and was a Guide in the Children’s Hospital for over 10 years. He joined our Association in 1987 and became a Life Member in 1995. The cause of death was heart failure at the age of 84.
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Jun
04
2009
Category : Veterans Taps
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from Mr David Imre, we learn that his Father, Mr Paul D. Imre, Co F, 513th PIR, passed away on 23 May 2009. With an assist from several individuals I was able to contact the family to obtain the essential information for this message.
Following his service in World War II Mr. Imre was trained as a Psychologist. He was employed for more that 30 years in the State and County Mental Health Administration. Following his retirement he was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. He loved spending time with his Grandchildren. He joined our Association in 1988 and became a Life member in 1995. The cause of death was a Heart Attack at the age of 83.
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Feb
28
2009
The 17th Airborne Division was activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina on Apr 15 1943 and participated to the Carolina Airborne Troops Carrier Command Maneuvers from Dec 6 to Dec 10 1943. It moved then to the Tennessee Maneuver Area on Feb 6 1944 and took part in the Second Army #5 Maneuvers. The 17th was then transferred to Camp Forrest Tennessee on Mar 24 1944, staged at Camp Myles Standish Mass from Aug 12 1944 until it departed the Boston Port of Embarkation on Aug 20 1944.
The 17th Airborne Division arrived in England 5 days later, Aug 25 1944 and was flown to Reims, France on Dec 24 1944. It crossed then into Belgium, Dec 25 1944 and returned to France after the Battle of the Bulge, on Feb 11 1945. As one major part of Gen Lewis H. Brereton 1st Allied Airborne Army, the Division air assaulted in Wesel Germany on Mar 24 1945 and stayed into Germany till the end of the War. The 17th Golden Talon returned to the Boston POE on Sep 15 1945 and was inactivated at Camp Myles Standish Massachusetts on Sep 16.
The 17th Airborne Division is credited with the Rhineland Campaign, the Ardennes-Alsace Campaign and the Central Europe Campaign.
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