scottplen Posted June 30, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2013 Here is my latest from a forum member ! S/Sgt went ashore June 6 1944 Utah beach 4th division sector. due to lack of gliders for airborne assault . KIA june 12 1944 Battle of Carentan France So not a D-day KIA but 6 days later at a vital crossroad to link Utah and Omaha beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted June 30, 2013 327th in landing craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted June 30, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 30, 2013 We remember his service at a critical time for our nation and the free world. Rest in peace soldier. Thanks for posting. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 1, 2013 His Grave at Normandy American Cemetery St. Laurent-sur-mer , France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovb Posted July 1, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 1, 2013 nice heart with unique history I did not know that glider troops landed on the because of lack of gliders. thanks, Brandyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted July 1, 2013 some elements did go in the gliders but most of the 327th came ashore on Utah beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted July 1, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 1, 2013 Nice heart. Thanks for sharing and remembering his service! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 1, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 1, 2013 Nice addition, Scott, you've been quiet lately!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted July 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 1, 2013 Scott, Another fallen Hero from the Greatest Generation who will not be forgotten due to your efforts.Thank you for posting. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach Posted July 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 1, 2013 Very nice heart! I was just watching 'Battleground' yesterday, thats about the 327th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 16, 2013 Well thanks to a great guy on FB who runs 327th PIR page !!! here is some more info Morning report has him in wounded in hospital June 11 F company was attacking Carentan from the east from june 10 to june 12 and was engaged in heavy fighting from crossing the Douve and then the march south from Brevands also have a roster states he was Sgt (squad leader) of 3rd squad 1st platoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted July 16, 2013 pre D-day roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted July 16, 2013 Also found info on D-day landings of co f 327th went ashore on D-day on LST 50 or Lst 499 2nd tide Tare green beach LST 499 lost june 8 1944 german mine Lst 50 served ETO and PTO transferred to Greek navy 1960s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medalman90 Posted July 18, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 18, 2013 very interesting! thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted July 18, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2013 In August of 2004, Mark Bando took our group to Normandy and I stood on the road in Carentan that the 327th came in on along the waterway. Nice heart to a Screaming Eagle. Thanks for posting. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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