Dick Spencer III WWII 517th Paratrooper PRCT 22 Page Booklet Originally Paris 44

Description: These are hot off the press from the ORIGINAL PRINTED IN PARIS, FRANCE IN 1944! These booklets are so exceptional! My dad, Dick Spencer III, worked day and night on getting this done, and researching it, getting photos, illustrating it, including the back cover map shown above. The booklet shows every blemish, dirt, red and blue pencil marks in the inside copy. the booklet measures 7-1/8" x 5-3/8". The original booklet was printed on "Bible paper" and you can see through it! I chose a hardier paper this time around! Notice the old scotch tape on the front cover --- it looks just like the original! This is a fascinating booklet and you will cherish it! It has 22 inside pages not including the cover. Dick Spencer III was raised by his granddad and step-grandmother and their two daughters since he was about 12 years old to adulthood. His brother Bill was about 3 years younger and was also raised by them in Des Moines, Iowa. Dick worked his way through college at SUI which later became University of Iowa. He became a Cadet Major in ROTC at SUI in Iowa City. He was called into service right after graduating into Officers’ Candidate School. April 15, 1943, he enlisted in the US Parachute Infantry. He had Christmas 1943 at Camp Mackall, Georgia. February 8, he arrived in Tennessee for maneuvers. March 5, he arrived back in Camp Mackall. May 7, he arrived at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. May 17, 1943, He left Patrick Henry and boarded ship. May 31, he arrived in Naples, Italy. June 18, 1943, was the first battle with the Germans. June 26, the 517th was relieved. August 15, he left Italy, arrived in France via parachute. August 18, he started his ground mission. August 22, 1944, he got wounded by shrapnel in his right leg at Col de Braus. September 3 through October 27 he was at Peira Cava, Lucerm, Col de Braus. September 9, 1944, he got wounded face, hands, legs by a grenade in Saint Cezaire, France. He received the Bronze Star Sept 9, ’44. He became 3rd Battalion Adjutant on September 10, 1944, until January 13, 1945. October 8, 1944, he got wounded again. October 28 Sospel, France at last. November 16, the 517th was relieved. December 6-7 the 517th “left heaven”. December 25, 1944 “Christmas in hell.” January 14, 1945, he became 517th HQ Public Relations Officer. He trained at Fort Benning and Camp Mackall, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, maneuvers in Tennessee. Dick became a paratrooper with the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team during World War II. He was in France, Italy, Germany, Belgium. He had 22 battle jumps in Europe, and 94 days straight of combat. Campaigns & Battles Participated in: Rome-Arno – Jan. 44-Sep 44. South France – Aug 44-Sep 44. Rhineland – Sep 44-Apr 45. Ardennes – Dec 44-Jan 45. Theaters of Operations in Which Served in WWII: MTO & ETO He shipped to Europe (Italy) May 1944 and shipped back to USA the fall of 1945. He was promoted to Captain in October 1945. The 517th disbanded permanently in February 1946. This militaria is perfect for any collector or enthusiast of World War II 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team memorabilia! I do combine shipping charges for multiple items, please try to keep it to 2 weeks' worth of items, and I will resend a revised bill. Please leave me good feedback at the top of this page if you are high bidder, as I will do for you! Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

Price: 30 USD

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

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