506th PIR Trooper to be Honored

A new memorial will be dedicated in honor of Lt. Gunther D Company 506th PIR in his hometown of Malden, Massachusetts this coming June 6, 2010. It is in a beautiful spot, overlooking the water, visited by many residents, and in the neighborhood where he grew up.

Lt. Gunther jumped into Normandy in stick 61, landed in a tree in the churchyard of St. Mere de Eglise, and was killed by German machine gun fire. Lt. Gunther is buried at The American Cemetery @ Colleville sur Mer in Normandy.

Filthy 13 Member Dies

John "Jack" Agnew, a member of the Demolitions Platoon Regemental HQ 506th PIR died on April 8, 2010. Jack was a member of the group refered to as the Filthy 13, the group that inspired the movie "The Dirty Dozen". Jack, died in suburban Philadelphia, he was 88 years old.

Jack Agnew Obituary

Currahee in Line for Medal of Honor

The Secretary of the Army, John M. McHugh, has recommended SP4 Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. (B Co, 3rd BN, KIA 05/10/70) for the Medal of Honor. All that is needed is President Obama’s signature. See a copy of Secretary McHugh’s letter of recommendation on the 506th Association web site.

See an online article with a photo of SP4 Sabo Ellwood City Native Recommended for Medal of Honor: April 10, 2010, Beaver County Times (PA).

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Currahee Passing

It is with sadness that we report the passing of SGT James Archie Warren, C Co 1-506th, 2004-2006. He died on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his parents home in Lawrenceville Ga. His viewing was on Sunday April 11, 2010 between 6pm and 8pm EST, at the Crowell Brothers Funeral Home in Norcross, GA. Graveside Service were at the Georgia National Military Cemetery, Canton, GA on Monday April 12, 2010 at 11am EST. Our prayers are with his family and fellow soldiers, especially SFC Campbell, we stand alone, together.

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