CLARKSVILLE REUNION - Home of the 508th Airborne Chapter

November 2007
Vol. 2 No. 4
CLARKSVILLE REUNION
By Ken Hamill
The gathering at the Holiday Inn, Clarksville was very nice. Dozens of friendly veteran paratroopers,
some with their ladies and some brought their families. My count of the list provided by Rodger
Jacobson indicates 143 people attended the Clarksville Reunion. 31 were former members of the
508th Airborne Infantry. They brought 19 guests. Of this number, 29 had served in the 508th ARCT,
1 had been a member of 3rd Battalion, Fort Kobbe, CZ in the 1960’s and 1 had been a member of 2nd
Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division in the 1960’s. There were 60 redlegs in attendance. They brought
33 guests. Of this number 38 had served in the 320th Airborne Field Artillery in the 508th ARCT, 1
had served in World War II and 21 served in the 1960’s, most in Vietnam. Several people attending
the Clarksville Reunion were annual or life members of both the 320th AFA Assn and the 508th
Airborne Chapter. It was good to see several members of the Support Company, 508th ARCT
Association there at Holiday Inn.
They had enjoyed a two day
reunion prior to the 320th / 508th
gathering, but most did not
attend our larger get together.
Our 508th Chapter Auction was
Dr. Jim Jackson’s auction. Jim
suggested the auction with the
stipulation that donations benefit
the 508th PIR in Afghanistan.
Jim was the major donor,
providing most of the items to be
auctioned.
Jim was also the
auctioneer. He was very good at
playing the role and obviously
had a good time as auctioneer.
The auction volunteers who
displayed, sold and delivered the
items were Jim & Maria Jackson,
Jack Damron, Tom & Carol
Archibald and Fred & Arlene
Rapp.
Auctioned items were
donated by - Jim Jackson, Jack
Damron, David Compton, Ken
Hamill and Ted Thompson.
Thank you to all the buyersTom & Carol Archibald, Lawrence
& Glenda Ashlock, Don Cook,
Carmen Floyd, Bonnie Furek,
Nicholas "Gus" Guzenski, Ken
Hamill, Dennis Harris, Jack Irwin, Dr. Jim Jackson - Auctioneer Jim Jackson, Don Johnson,
Leonard & Faye Kraft, Jim Lammle, Joe Lewis, Joe Lynch, Henry Perkins, Fred & Arlene Rapp, Tony
Short, Chris Short, Ronnie Strain, Kenneth Sudduth, Ron Sugi, Ted Thompson, Mike Wade and John
Zugschwert. One gentleman donated $100, but we are not sure who that was. My apologies to
anyone that I missed. The 508th Airborne Chapter extends an Airborne Hooah to all the auction
volunteers, donors and buyers. The 508th auction earned $2148.00 for our 508th PIR in Afghanistan.
Great job, Doctor Jackson! Our 508th Airborne Chapter meeting and election on Friday was short.
Chairman Joe Montoya opened the meeting. After explaining the need for new Chapter Officers, he
asked for volunteers and nominations. Ken Hamill volunteered for the position of Chapter Secretary if
someone would help with the website. A member was nominated for Vice Chairman, but that
member declined. Chapter Chairman and Vice Chairman positions remain unfilled. Joe suggested
the Chapter give treasury funds to the Afghanistan effort. Several people were very supportive. It
was agreed that Chapter funds would be added to the auction profits to make the total $5000.00 for
our troops in Afghanistan. The amount donated from Chapter funds is $2852.00. The 508th Airborne
Chapter Banquet on Friday Night was not crowded. A few people had their photos taken while
holding the 508th colors that had been donated by Langdon J. Carpenter. The service was good and
the meal was OK. The color guard was excellent. Three members of the Color Guard had been …
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Continued from Page One: with us for the 2005 Banquet. Old friends back from Iraq, SSG
Goodson, SSG Leon and SGT Gibson have all been promoted and continue to serve the 320th
Artillery of the 101st Airborne Division and our great nation. Chairman Montoya had appropriate
toasts and a few words to say, but there were no further ceremonies, or recognition of a job well done
by Chapter Staff. I believe Joe commented on the health of Chapter staff at this time. Dave Burns,
Chapter Vice Chair recently moved to Angela hospice in Livonia, Michigan. Secretary Jim Lutes had
to return to his home to prepare for possible surgery. Treasurer Frank Seif had to cancel his
attendance at Clarksville because of internal bleeding. I did not attend the 320th Airborne Field
Artillery Association Banquet Saturday Night. I was under the impression that the number of people
wanting to attend was greater than the banquet hall allowed, so I stayed out of the way. I heard from
a few people that the Saturday Banquet was outstanding. Apparently the 320th AFA Assn Saturday
Banquet was very well planned, as always. The Friday 508th Banquet was a flop, it was not well
planned. Having separate banquets this year for the 320th AFA Association and 508th Chapter was
an experiment that did not work. The Clarksville Reunion started out in 1987 I’m told, as a gathering
of 35 artillerymen and their ladies with 3 Military Police volunteers joining in. All of these veterans
had been in the 508th ARCT and garrisoned at Camp Wood, Japan. Reunion attendees expanded
over time to include people from most units of the ARCT and 320th veterans from the Vietnam era.
The current 320th Airborne Field Artillery Association leadership is outstanding. Younger than all of
the 508th Chapter Staff members, most of the Redleg Association Staff are from the Vietnam era.
They are dynamic and doing great things. Old timer Rodger Jacobson continues to find dozens,
perhaps hundreds of 320th Redlegs from the past. From my point of view, the Clarksville Reunion
always was and always will be a 320th Airborne Field Artillery Association function that occurs every
other year on odd years. It is always a pleasure as well as an honor and a privilege to attend the
320th Airborne Field Artillery Association Reunions. To the 320th Airborne Field Artillery Association
Officers and Members, we of the 508th Airborne Chapter salute you. Well done gentlemen!!!
Auction Volunteers – Maria Jackson,
Carol Archibald & Arlene Rapp
A Few 508th Airborne Chapter
Auction Participants
NOTE: THERE ARE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THE CLARKSVILLE REUNION ON PAGES 6 & 8 - 20.
The 508th Airborne Chapter would like to thank Medal of Honor winner Jack Lucas for
donating two of his books to our auction effort. His book titled "Indestructible" is available for
$21.00. Jack will autograph and add any comment you want IE: "From a former Marine and
Paratrooper to a fellow paratrooper." His address is Mr. Jack Lucas, 75 Elks Lake Road,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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CHAPTER ASSISTANCE TO OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
Chapter Treasurer Frank Seif reports the following membership donations and transactions
pertaining to assistance for our Red Devils in Afghanistan. To date, $1238.00 has been
donated by our members. The 508th Chapter Treasury has donated $6000.00 in two
segments. $1000.00 sent last May and $5000.00 in October. This latest $5000 came from two
sources. Dr. Jim Jackson’s auction in Clarksville generated $2148.00. Members at the
Clarksville Reunion voted to add $2852.00 from treasury funds to the auction profits. So far a
total of $7238.00 has been sent to Ken Glynn for distribution to our troops. Donors please
make checks payable to "508th Airborne Chapter" and annotate your check memo line “4th
BCT Paratroopers”. Donations should be directed to the Chapter Treasurer Frank Seif, PO
Box 1462, Sun City AZ 85372-1462.
Chapter Quartermaster Ken Glynn continues sending packages to the 508th PIR / 4th BCT and
keeps us informed as follows: Message to Chaplain Pundt - Good Morning Sir. Hope things
are going well for you I’m inquiring about the box of shirts that was sent to you did you
receive them? Ken. Chaplains answer - Yes, sir. We got them. I sent you a Thank You email
from my Outlook last week! Wow. We're having ongoing issues with our server. Sorry, Ken.
Lar— To Chapter - That’s a lot of money the troops will enjoy the goods that are sent I will
ask the chaplain what they can’t find over there and try to send those items. Some female
troopers want shampoo and stuff and of all things gossip magazines, that’s women for you. I
had sent the chaplain 25 under armor shirts. They are scarce items around the states, must
be hard to get over there. Will keep in touch with you on the packages Ken G. To Chaplain
Pundt – The 508th Chapter continues its great support of care boxes for the 508th BCT. With
the holidays coming soon is there anything you would like special for them? I will try my best
to send what you would like or need. Ken G. Wow. Thanks, Ken. The favorites have been the
myriad of snacks and toiletries. However, Christmas CDs and DVDs would also probably be a
good bet. Leathermans and good flashlights with colored lenses would also hit a good spot.
Please pass on our thanks, Ken. You all have been a tremendous source of support. I go on
R&R tomorrow morning (early). I won't be back to Afghanistan till early Nov. peace... Lar-- 29
Oct : I have sent at least 2 boxes a week to the troops this month and am now starting to
send things for the holidays as the chaplain wanted. Have sent 4 boxes of the items the
female troopers asked for along with self address envelopes and notes asking what they
would like - so far no replys. We will keep the stuff going until all of our paratroopers return.
Ken Glynn Hooaah and thank you from the 508th Airborne Chapter to Ken Glynn and the
Orlando Chapter.
E-mail messages to Afghanistan are difficult at present. I have tried the CSM and Personnel
Sergeant without success. I requested feedback from Chaplain Pundt while informing him
that our membership loves to hear about our troops, the things they do, how they live, what
they eat, the hardships, their accomplishments and maybe a sad or funny story. Ken Hamill,
508th Website and E-Mail. Chaplain Pundt responded - Hi, Ken. I'd be happy to help you garner
some info from our Paratroopers. Our link to the 508th lineage and history is, I believe, vital to
continued high morale and professionalism in the execution of our mission. I will pass on the
website URL to our 508th Paratroopers. You should get some "hits" from presently deployed
"Red Devils." Blessings All the Way! LARRY PUNDT
A reminder in the August Devils Digest of the Clarksville Reunion brought the following response Thanks for the invite but as you know the 508th Commander and myself are deployed. We both would
like to thank all members of the Association for their efforts and encouragement to our troopers
located all over the battlespace. Many of our troopers are members of the association and know you
guys and gals care about them and the job they are doing. So, please keep us in your prayers and we
look forward to seeing you at AAW 2008. CSM Richard R. Flowers, 4th BCT CSM, 82nd Abn Div.
Page 4, Devils Digest, November 2007
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
508 AIRBORNE CHAPTER
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
Joe Montoya
62 Bel Air Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37042-4061
Tel: 931-552-0741
Email: redleg508@gmail.com
David Burns
Angela Hospice, Room 111
14100 Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Telephone: 734.953.6074
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Jim Lutes
307 Rio Pinar Drive
Ormond Beach, Fl 32174-3707
Tel: 386- 673-7445
Email: jimlutes508@yahoo.com
Frank Seif
PO Box 1462
Sun City, AZ 85372-1462
Tel: 623-875-9016
Email: fes508@cox.net
WEBSITE & E MAIL
QUARTERMASTER
Ken Hamill
2207 Coventry Drive
Columbus, GA 31904-5034
Tel: 706-327-3207
Email: khamill@knology.net
Ken Glynn
836 Glendale Street
Lakeland, FL 33803-4122
Tel: 863-682-3382
Email: kglynn1@tampabay.rr.com
TAPS - 508th PARATROOPERS RECENTLY DECEASED
Charles L. Hale, All American Member, Irving, TX, K Co. 52-56, 24 August 2007
Arward L. Maness, Mobile, Alabama, E Co. 53-56, 15 May 2005
NEW MEMBERS
John McCants, Aiken, SC, Svc Co, 53-57
James Beebe, Durand, MI, E Co, 51-54
NEW ALL AMERICAN MEMBERS
Anthony Giardino, Port St. Lucie, FL, M Co, 51-53
Charles Haycock, New Smyrna Beach, FL, C/3, 62-65 (Transferred from Central Jersey Chapter)
MEDICAL REPORT
David Burns, Chapter Vice Chairman, Pancreatic Cancer
Jim Lutes, Chapter Secretary, Continual outpatient care and surgery of foot recently
Frank Seif, Chapter Treasurer, Internal bleeding in September
All American Life Members…………... 315
Annual Members………………………..124
Affiliate Members………………………..15
Page 5, Devils Digest, November 2007
A PARATROOPERS MEMORY
By Ron Behrens RA 16400468
This jump was made at Fort Benning, Georgia, M-Co 508th ARCT 1952. This was a T-5 parachute,
nearly the same as a T-7 only it did not have a quick release, just two snaps in the same place. The
chute had a bellyband attached to the backpack, about eight inches wide in the back to one and a
half inches in the front. My weapon, a carbine was slung over my right-shoulder, barrel down. The
bellyband was pulled around and tightened at the front. The carbine muzzle reached knee level.
Prior to boarding the plane we rehearsed in a mockup and took up our positions in the stick. We
boarded according to stick number, two 16 men sticks loading the aircraft, high numbers first. The
doors of the plane were opened and remained open throughout the flight and jump. When the Pilot
gave the C-119 full power we all leaned to the rear of the plane. This will bring back memories for
most of you. When we got into the air with the doors open the roar of those big radial engine’s came
right through. The number one man standing in the door could look across to the next plane in that V.
He could see the number one man in that plane. You wave to him and he waves back. Sometimes,
air turbulence could make us paratroopers sick, and I mean puking sick. The floor of the plane got so
slippery that we troopers had to hold on to the static line cable to stand up. Some guys are laughing
so hard it’s the best show they’ve seen in a long time. Personally, I have been so sick I would have
left the plane where ever we were, “Jump master, just say, GO!” Paratroopers have seven jump
commands necessary to make the jumps as safe as possible. “Get Ready”, “Stand Up”, “Hook Up”,
“Check Your Equipment”, “Sound Off For Equipment Check”, “Shuffle and Stand In The Door” and
“Go”. The Airborne Shuffle to some may mean a form of PT. The real reason for the airborne shuffle
was very important, the stick going out the left door has their right foot forward at all times. The stick
going out the right door does the same thing, but has their left foot forward at all times. This makes
sure that the proper foot is forward when the jumper gets to the door. At which time he does the
airborne stomp and then out he goes. Many planes had a worn shinny spot on the floor that was left
by the troopers jump boots when they did the airborne stomp. Editors Note: I thought Ron’s memory
was flawed when he sent this article. Old jumpers told me that the T-5 had snaps rather than a quick
release mechanism, the T-7 had a quick release and the T-5 was replaced by the T-7 in the late
1940’s. However Bob Murray, a 1952 era rigger believes Ron’s story may be correct.
The 508th Airborne Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association will meet at All American
Week 2008. The Winter Paraglide will announce the host hotel, dates, times and schedule. Plan to
join us next May for the Fort Bragg and Fayetteville Festivities and Airborne Demonstrations.
Associate member Tony Peralta of Yuma, Arizona sent his business card with a newspaper photo
and article that had been published in the Arizona Republic. The photo depicts his Arizona license
plate that displays “We Jump”. The article follows: Tony Peralta of Yuma has a family of “jumpers”:
Tony, an Army paratrooper and skydiver; a daughter, granddaughter, nephew and niece, all
skydivers; and two brothers-in-law and eight cousins, all Army paratroopers. Thank you Tony!
Search for William L. Gowan: A review of 82nd Airborne Division Association Historical
Membership Files revealed that William L. Gowan, 248-22-7762, served with Company D, 508
Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) from October 1942 to January 1944 as a Private First Class. He
was also a member of the Association from 1988 - 1999 and then he faded away. His son reported
that the National Records Center still had records of his later service in the
88th Division, but have lost all records of his service in the 508th of the 82nd. If any Chapter
Members remember William L Gowan, his son, T. Dave Gowan, Ph.D. of Crawfordville, Florida
requests feedback. Contact info is e-mail scsg@nettally.com or reverse charges (850) 567-2470.
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HISTORICAL DONATIONS ITEM #5
Thank you Richard George, MG Pearson and Jack Damron for donating these Historical Documents.
The fifth items I’ll describe are two quarterly 508th Abn RCT Command Reports from April thru June
1953 and July thru September 1953. The reports state that the 508th ARCT, 508th AIR, 320th AFA
Bn and 598 Engineer Co. were activated on 1 August 1951. The 19th QM Detachment was activated
on1 August 1952. The Major Unit Commanders and Staff were: ARCT Cdr - COL G.O. Pearson; XO
– LTC W.F. Lowrey; S1 – MAJ J.E. Dunn; S2 – MAJ L.F. Felder; S3 – MAJ A.D. Nicolette; S4 - MAJ
P.B. Ward; 1st Bn CO – LTC M.L. Harvey & MAJ R.A. Matthews; 2nd Bn CO – MAJ G.P. McLendon
& LTC F.B. Keller; 3rd Bn CO – LTC C.A. Krebs; 320th AFA Bn CO – LTC E. Bourke; 598th Abn Eng
Co CO – 1LT J.E. Munnelly; 519th QM CO – 1LT L.R. Landreth. The assigned strength of the ARCT
at the end of the second and third quarters was: 229 & 215 Officers; 27 Warrant Officers; 2356 &
1826 Enlisted. 25 men reenlisted both quarters. 1144 men went on sick call second quarter and
1308 third quarter. There were 3069 jumps and 3 men hospitalized in second quarter. There were
3726 jumps and 23 men hospitalized third quarter. There were two cases of venereal disease
reported during both quarters. There were 64 AWOL’s and 248 DR’s during both quarters.
Promotion quotas during both quarters were more than adequate with the exception of E-7. Prison
chaser detail for the Infantry Center and guard duty required 160 enlisted personnel daily. A shortage
of personnel threatened the effectiveness of the unit. The Red Devils competed in several sports on
Post and away, football - defeating the Jacksonville Naval Air Station 13 – 7. PIO and Religious
activities were reported. Each report included staff submissions and assigned unit reports, an officers
roster, mission assignments, school attendance, unit exercises, historical reports, disaster area
support in Columbus, redesignation and reorganization of certain units and the Commanders
Summary.
Provided by RAO Bulletin 1 Oct 07 - VA HEADSTONES & MARKERS UPDATE 01: The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final rule to amend VA regulations applicable to
Government-furnished headstones or markers for placement in a national, State veterans, or private
cemetery. The final rule specifies that a veteran's spouse or surviving spouse, whose remains are
unavailable for burial, and who died after 11 NOV 98 is eligible for a memorial headstone or marker
for placement in a national or State veterans cemetery. This final rule also specifies that a veteran's
dependent child, whose remains are unavailable for burial, and who died after 22 DEC 06 is eligible
for a memorial headstone or marker for placement in a national or State veterans cemetery. Lastly,
this final rule extends for 1 year the authority to provide a Government-furnished headstone or marker
for already marked graves of eligible veterans whose deaths occurred on or after 11 SEP 01 for
placement in private cemeteries. This final rule is necessary to incorporate statutory amendments into
VA regulations. [Source: Federal Record 19 SEP 07 ++]
Jack Swarm & Don Johnson at Clarksville
Cary & Dewey Peel at Clarksville Reunion
Page 7, Devils Digest, November 2007
Veterans Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery
By Ken Hamill
Past Chairman Bob Murray and current Chairman Joe Montoya authorized 508th Chapter support for the
Veterans Day Ceremonies these past two years. The 508th PIR Association had co-hosted the event along
with the Washington, DC and Colonel Tucker Chapters, with some assistance from the 82nd Abn Div
Association. The retirement of the 508th PIR Association in 2004 determined that organization unable to
support the event as they had in the past. The 1SG Funk Chapter assumed the costs for some items
associated with the activities. Our 508th Chapter assumed the cost of $100.00 for a wreath. This is a very
worthy cause. We have a commitment to support these Veterans Day Ceremonies in the future. Robert A.
Farver, Sr. of the Colonel Tucker Chapter was very helpful to me in explaining the activities and arranging my
accommodations. My internet provided MapQuest Directions were excellent. I did not miss a turn and arrived
at the Arlington Days Inn at 1:00 PM on Thursday. The nice lady at the registration desk was very efficient and
had me in a room by 1:15. The room was clean and comfortable and I was able to park in front of my room. I
checked the hospitality room at 2:00. There were a dozen people setting up tables and chairs and decorating
the room. The Washington D.C. and Colonel Tucker Chapters set up display and sales areas for their Chapter
QM items. The 82nd Association National Sales Managers Charlie and Sandy Wagner were very impressive.
They had a full display and were very friendly while doing a great job of selling their hats, pins, ties and other
mementos. I bought a 82nd magnet ($5.00) and pennant ($10.00) for my car. A decent crowd assembled by
5:00, about the time the bar opened. Manny De Jesus asked me to say a few words when our wreath was
uncovered on Friday. A few of us went to dinner at the hotel restaurant called Rudy’s. We got decent meals at
fair prices, but the one person working as waiter / cashier made the service a little slow. After dinner, I went
straight to my room to prepare a few words for Friday. I slept well and went back to Rudy’s at 8:00 in the
morning for breakfast. Eggs over corned beef hash with coffee hit the spot. We lined up our cars behind the
hotel at 9:30. I went to the lobby and got our wreath from Bob Farver and put it into my trunk. The wreath was
very well done, approximately 3 feet in diameter, with beautiful flowers and attached to a metal A frame that
could be firmly anchored to the cemetery sod. At approximately 10:30, the Arlington Police escorted our 20 car
convoy to Arlington National Cemetery. We parked at curbside near our monuments. We placed the wreaths
at the appropriate sites with covers in place. Ceremonies were conducted at the Tomb of the Unknowns, the
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Monument and the 1SG Leonard Funk Gravesite. The Tomb of the
Unknowns was the most impressive with the Third Infantry “Old Guard” professionals and U.S. Army Band
Bugler performing. I did a three minute pitch and removed the cover from the 508th P.I.R. wreath which was a
signal for the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard to Present Arms and Bugler to perform “Taps”. Keith
Householder did the honors at the Funk Gravesite. Ceremonies continued throughout the weekend without
me. Next year I will get my reservation in early enough to be able to enjoy all three days with this group.
Don Bailey, Keith Householder & Manny De Jesus
with a duplicate of our 508th wreath at Arlington
National Cemetery on 9 November 2007.
Don Bailey, Keith Householder& Manny De Jesus
with a duplicate of our 508th Chapter wreath at
Arlington National Cemetery, 9 November 2007.
82nd Color Guard at Arlington – SGT Kirkland,
SPC Gockerell, SPC Wolf, SPC Conger, PFC
Gardner, PFC Gorham on 9 November 2007.
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Jim Lammle at 508th Chapter Auction
Auction Participants 2
Auction Participants 4
Auction Participants 1
Auction Participants 3
Auction Participants 5
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Jack Damron & Jim Jackson
Dr. Claude Brown
Leone Jacobson & Joan Ducharme
Maria Jackson, Bonnie Furek & Jim Jackson
Bill McCreedy & Gus Guzenski
Toney Trent & Ed Jaffie
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Juanita Chavez, Speedy Gonzales,
Rich Chavez and Mack Adams
Old Medics - Jack Greene, Jim Lammle,
Ray Fitch & Jack Harkins
Lawrence & Ruth Whitehouse
Jan & Jack Swarm
Linda Fitch & Juanita Greene
Leonard & Fay Kraft
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Alex Elliott & Toney Trent
Fred Rapp & Jim Jackson
AC York & Jean Ashcraft
AC York & Jean Ashcraft
Bob Johnston & George Piasecki
Jack & Jan Swarm
Kathy & Bob Johnston
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Color Guard
Tom Archibald
Joe Montoya & George Piasecki
Chapter Chairman’s Toast
Jim & Maria Jackson, Waitress
And Mack Adams
Ben & Carmen Floyd
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Joe & Sheryl Lewis
Bud Keebler & SSG Goodson
Don Johnson
Ron Sugi & Roy Bivolcic
Skip Myler & Bud Keebler
Dewey & Cary Peel
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SPC Rice
SGT Gibson, Ted Thompson & David Tiedt
David Tiedt & Mike Wade
Skip Myler & SSG Goodson
Jim Jackson
Mary Lou & Henry Groat
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Dorothy & James Jochims
Jack & Ruth Damron
Joan & Walt Ducharme
Laura Valdez & Dr. Claude Brown
Joe Montoya
Sue Montoya & Laura Belle Valdez
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Bonnie Furek & Ken Hamill
Bonnie Furek & Ken Hamill
320th Artillery Color Guard
Color Guard
320th AFA, 101st Abn Div Color Guard
Jean Ashcraft & Jack Swarm
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Louie Botto, Carol Ticer & Faye Botto
Jack Greene, Ray Fitch, Jim Lammle
AC And
& PatJack
York,
Jane & Jean Ashcraft
Harkins
Arnold Belcher & Johnell Boykin
Mack Adams
AC & Pat York, Jane & Jean Ashcraft
Alex Elliott, Toney Trent & Ikuko Elliott
Page 18, Devils Digest, November 2007
Bill Ashcraft
Picnic Western Kentucky & Tennessee
Chapter 101st Association Clubhouse
Janice Lynch at Saturday Picnic
Picnic Serving Line
Ashcraft’s, York’s, Ducharme’s
Peel’s, Elliott’s, Jacobson’s, Ducharme’s
Page 19, Devils Digest, November 2007
Johnston’s, Groat’s, Wells
Greene’s, Fitch’s, Lammle, Tyler
Clubhouse Center & Bar Area
Clubhouse Bar Area
Clubhouse Eating Area
Jim Lammle, Jack Greene &
Ray Fitch
Page 20, Devils Digest, November 2007
Western Kentucky & Tennessee Chapter of the 101st Airborne Division
Association Clubhouse
Dr. James Jackson – Auction Originator, Organizer, Principal Donor,
Buyer and Auctioneer. Thank You from the 508th Airborne Chapter.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (PLEASE PRINT)
508TH Airborne Chapter, 82nd Airborne Div Assn, Inc.
All American
Renewal
New Member
Reinstatement
Enclosed is $15.00 for my annual membership dues for the year _______ to include a subscription
to the PARAGLIDE.
Name: ________________________________ Street: _________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________
Telephone Number: __________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________
Last Rank Held: ___________________ Serial Number: ____________________
508th Unit (Fill In)
Company: __________ Battery: __________ Battalion: __________
Major Unit (Select One)
Second Airborne Infantry Brigade: _____________________
82nd Airborne Division: ____________
508th Airborne RCT: __________________
193rd Infantry Brigade: _____________
Golden Brigade: ______________________
SETAF: _________________________
173rd Airborne Brigade: _______________
Dates of 508th Service: From Month: ______ Year: ______ To Month: ______ Year: ______
Present
Spouse’s
# of
Occupation: _______________ Single: ___ Married:___ Name: ______________ Children: ___
(Please Fill In Application Completely)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
I am presently a member of the _________________________ Chapter, 82nd Airborne Div. Assn.
Enclosed are my reduced dues of $8.00.
I do ___ do not ___ wish to transfer my membership
from the ________________________________________ Chapter to the 508th Airborne Chapter.
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
MAIL TO:
508th Airborne Chapter, P. O. Box 1462, Sun City, AZ 85372-1462
LIFE MEMBER INFORMATION
25 years continuous Association membership………………………..…………..………………..$60.00
On active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division…………………………………………………….$82.00
20 years continuous Association membership……………………………………………………..$90.00
50 years of age or older…………………………………………………………….……………….$100.00
49 years of age or younger………………………………………………………………………….$150.00
You will receive a permanent plastic membership card and certificate suitable for framing.
National Association requires rank, serial number and copy of DD214 or orders
indicating the award of the Parachutist Badge from initial applicants.
Name _________________________Address________________________________________
City________________________________ State_____ Zip____________________________
Quartermaster Sales Form----(Members Only)
Complete this form and mail your check payable to Kenneth Glynn along with your name
and address in the box above to: Ken Glynn, 836 Glendale St., Lakeland, FL. 338034122. Please include shipping and handling charges in the amount colum to the right of
each item ordered.
ITEM/DESCRIPTION
Hat, White, Maroon Bill, Chap
Logo, Embroidered
Hat, White, Maroon Bill, Chap
Logo Screened
Sweatshirt, Grey, Chapter Logo
Screened
Sweatshirt, White, Chapter Logo
Screened
Shirt, T, White, Chapter Logo
Screened
Shirt, Polo, Abn Maroon, Chap
Logo Embroidered
Patch, 508th Abn Chapter (See 1,
below)
Patch, 508th ARCT (See 1,
below)
Patch, Para Red Devil (See 1,
below)
Patch, 320th Abn FA Bn
QTY SIZE
COST SHIPPING/HANDLING AMOUNT
(CIRCLE)
One size fits all $14.50 $1.50 Each
One size fits all $12.00 $1.50 Each
M L XL *XXL
*XXXL
M L XL *XXL
*XXXL
M L XL *XXL
*XXXL
M L XL *XXL
*XXXL
$22.00 $3.50 +$2 Ea additional
$22.00 $3.50 +$2 Ea additional
$12.00 $2.00 Each
$22.00 $3.50 + $1.Ea Additional
$5.50
$1.00 Each (3/$1.50)
$5.50
$1.00 Each (3/$1.50)
$5.50
$1.00 Each (3/$1.50)
$5.50
$1.00 Each (3/$1.50)
Pin, 508th ARCT
$3.00
No Charge
Pin, Para Red Devil
$3.00
No Charge
TOTAL $
* Add an additional $2.00 for each X above XL
(XXXL size is a special order)
1. All patches can be purchased for 3 for $15.00 + Shipping and Handling.
PLEASE ALLOW 2-4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY