I was wondering if y'all had any specific information on the 507th's role (specifically G Company), as part of Operation Neptune. The research I've done has turned up some basic stuff, but nothing major. What kind of specific objectives was his regiment tasked with capturing? Were any men in G Company awarded medals?
Hi,
I am a military historian and author on the 82nd Airborne Division. If your Great-Uncle was G.Company, that makes him 3rd Battalion. The way Parachute Infantry Regiments were structured in WWII was with three Battalions of four Companies. The 1st Battalion had, A, B, C, and a HQ Company, the 2nd Battalion had D,E, F, and a HQ Company, making your Great Uncle third Battalion of the basis of the 3rd being G, H, I, and a HQ Company. He is listed on a roster as being a Sgt.
I can provide you with some indepth detail about what he may have done in Normandy. Feel free to PM me on here or Email aberry@initsys.co.uk
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