Infantry regiment for sale rare antique collectible store. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment 20. Just wanted to share with the group here my latest and greatest paratrooper grouping that i recently pickd up from a local good buddy. The picture to the left is from the spiralbound 2006 reproduction printing, which is titled the epic of the 101st airborne a pictorial record of a great fighting team and available for purchase through historynet. This name of indian origin cherokee can be translated as stands alone which will become the motto of the unit. This product was added to our catalog on tuesday 15 may, 2007. Currahee memorial paver project the first pavers are in place at the currahee memorial. Attention airborne collectors over the next couple weeks i will be listing the original currahee scrapbook pictorial unit history of the 506th parachute infantry regiment pir. Parachute infantry regiment for sale tracor parts and antiques. Souvenirs of war souvenirs of war gi stories, hitler. Ww2 original airborne paratrooper officer 506th pir type 10 patch from idd lot. George luz and babe heffron, easy company pir, airborne.
All patches are brand new, never used or worn items. At this time the unit was finishing up its involvement in the battle of the bulge, and the. The 506th pir was an experimental airborne regiment created in 1942 to jump from c47 transport airplanes into hostile territory e company was established at camp toccoa, georgia. Rexrode purple heart medal, ribbons, airborne cloth insignia including a white tongue 101st patch, 506th pir. As can be seen by the return address, this was from a member of the 1st battalion, 501st parachute infantry regiment part of the 101st airborne division, and was written in january 1945 in a french hospital. However, since this was a regimental insignia, it was not an authorized patch once the 506th pir was attached to the 101st airborne division at fort bragg, nc, on june 1, 1943. Parachute infantry for sale collectibles for everything. See more ideas about 101st airborne division, band of brothers and paratrooper.
Wool trimmed off ww 2 us army 503rd parachute infantry regiment patch inv m172. Clarence and his squad were selected to enter the building, where they took many pieces of ahmonogrammed silverware, including this 10. Mar 11, 2014 currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment 101st airborne. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Infantry regiment for sale war collectibles for sale.
They voted unanimously to take this action in light of the uncertainties of the covid19 virus and the declared national emergency we face. Army regimental system, the regiment has two active battalions. Us army 506th airborne infantry regiment ssi patch etched 8oz stainless steel flask, great. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment unit history sealed 101st.
Hank dicarlo h co, 3rd bn, 506th pir, 19421945, colr edward d. In the background is the flyleaf of clarences currahee scrapbook, presented to all 506th men at the wars end. Jan 14, 2014 a patch featuring the former logo of the 506th infantry regiment, the unit featured on the hbo show band of brothers. Ready for custom framing with dick winters original autograph. A patch featuring the former logo of the 506th infantry. Ww2 soldiers letter 101st airborne, from french hospital. The 506th airborne infantry regiment association board of directors is extremely concerned about the welfare of every veteran and active duty currahee, their loved ones and communities. Before attending paratrooper training, the units troops performed the standard battle drills and physical training that comes with being in the parachute infantry. Bill donnan andor harold donaghe both from b co, 1st bn, 506th pir, who created it at camp toccoa, ga in the summer of 1942.
The untold story of third battalion 506 parachute infantry company during market garden by mario j. Oct 03, 2007 a couple of years ago while checking out wwii collectibles on ebay, i saw a 1945 original copy of the scrapbook that the 506th pir put together in germany after the war. Infantry regiment in stock war collectibles for sale. Quick look 1 scrapbook customs 12 x 12 sticker cut outs japan sightseeing. Joe was later transferred to a special army artist unit. Original wwii 502nd pir parachute infantry 101st airborne felt jump wing oval. Parachute infantry regiment for sale tracor parts and. Original cutedge felt occupation 515th parachute infantry regiment patch. Currahee mountain band of brothers 506th pir toccoa, ga. Us army 503rd parachute infantry regiment distinctive unit insignia dui di. Rare ranger 509th infantry regiment pir airborne army. The currahee scrapbook notes buechner as parachutist par excellence he was one of the earliest members of the u.
The 506th infantry regiment, originally designated the 506th parachute infantry regiment 506th pir during world. Off uniform ww 2 us army 503rd parachute infantry battalion wool patch inv g981. Currahee scrapbook, 506th parachute infantry regiment, 20 july. The primary mission for creating these gift shops is to provide products for our 3 506 th and task force 3506th units members. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment 20 july.
Infantry regiment for sale shop military collectibles. If you served in the other two 506 th battalions, the other 101 st battalions 187 th, 501 st, 502 nd, 327 th, etc. Additional 506th association items for sale currahee license plates. Cloth patch of currahee, 506th pir, 101st airborne division. Infantry regiment for sale collectibles for everything. America in wwii special issue spring 2015 usa docshare. The four corners of the photo include scanned images of the currahee war patch, 101st airborne patch, sterling jump wings with 2 combat jump stars, and the 506th pir paradice pocket patch. Occupation us army 551st parachute infantry battalion boots patch inv jr708. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment 101st. Instead, they were soon freezing and dying at bastogne. Shop for the perfect currahee gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts.
Infantry scrapbook july 19424 currahee 20 july 1945 506th. The 506th infantry regiment, originally designated the 506th parachute infantry regiment 506th pir during world war ii, is an airborne light infantry regiment of the united states army. Up for auction is a real nice original currahee scrapbook belonging to a b. He holds his nickname currahee of the mountain currahee located near the camp. Please check my buyer feedback and bid with confidence. Ww2 original airborne paratrooper officer 506th pir british made patch idd lot. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment, 20 july 19424 july 1945 currahee scrapbook. Patch, 506th pir currahees quartermaster inspector. When i describe the scrapbook, think of it in terms of a high school year book. Scrapbook customs travel adventure collection 12 x 12 double sided paper ireland memories map. A tricolor flag with 3 stripes represent the three battalions. The photo is published in high resolution with sharp detail on premium quality paper.
The success of band of brothers, the story of 101 st airborne 506 th pir easy company is a testament to the training and leadership by captain hubert sobel and then major richard dick winters while at camp toccoa. We empower you to make beautiful, meaningful, handmade creations. The spade, paradice patch and crest of the currahee are represented on the tricolor field. Wwii 506th parachute infantry regiment patch 4 diameter. Us world war ii 506th parachute infantry regiment currahee unit history. Original dick winters autograph 101st airborne 506th. E company, 506th infantry regiment united states wikipedia. Scout sniper decal available for 1st bn, 2nd bn, and 3rd bn. Nov 01, 2015 an exemplary airborne grouping from an original easy company 506th parachute infantry regiment officer who made two combat jumpsnormandy with the 506th and operation varsity with the 17th airborne division and served in the 517th parachute infantry regiment. The 506th regiment was founded at camp toccoa, georgia. Currahee scrapbook signed by wild bill guarnere ebay. Stands alone, stands alone, together, forever james dietz artist proof 506th pir currahee.
It appears in the 1945 unit history of the 506th the currahee scrapbook. Currahee scrapbook, 506th parachute infantry regiment, 20 july 1942 4 july 1945, published in germany in 1945. Joe witzerman hq, 2nd bn, 506th pir did the art work. The official currahee battle flag of the 506th regiment incorporates the historic elements of the entire 506th regiment. At fort campbell, ky a group of currahee volunteers and tom gamble trucking placed the first set of memorial brick pavers into the ground at the currahee memorial. Dice patch was approved on april 20, 1943 and was worn on the left jacket pocket.
Ww2 509th parachute infantry bn veteran theater made pocket patch in grouping. Egbert charles rexrode e company 506th pir 101st airborne. Buechners entry in the westpoint yearbook of his graduating class. During his time in berchtesgaden, clarence also visited hitlers study inside his main residence, the berghof, where he was interviewed by yank magazine. Army, 506th parachute infantry regiment ww2 and their families. The 506th pir was an experimental airborne regiment created in 1942 to jump from c47 transport airplanes into hostile territory.
An exemplary airborne grouping from an original easy company 506th parachute infantry regiment officer who made two combat jumpsnormandy with the 506th and operation varsity with the 17th airborne division and served in the 517th parachute infantry regiment. I bid on and won the currahee book, and it is an amazing piece of history. Currahee scrapbook 506th parachute infantry regiment unit. Commander csm 504th parachute infantry regiment pir 82nd airborne challenge coin. Wwii bullion reunion patchus army airborne 555th parachute infantry battalion. The currahee memorial stands as the only memorial to all the soldiers of the 506th regiment who have been killed in. Ww ii currahee scrapbook 506th parachute regiment, 19421945, airborne reprint originally published in germany in 1945, this is the official history and scrapbook of the 506th parachute infantry regiment as recorded by members who lived it from 20 july 1942 to 4 july 1945.
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