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508th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Red Devils
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History (Occupation)

USFET Hqs

 
Regiment History (Occupation Period: 9 May 1945 - ??? 1946)
1945 - 1946
508th PIR DUI
(Source: History of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, by William G. Lord, II. Infantry Journal Press, 1948)
A revised history of the 508th PIR during the Occupation period with maps is being worked on!
 
 

508th PIR Patch
 
 

IKE Jacket worn by a member of the 508th PIR
  
 
 

Related Links:
  508th Parachute Infantry Regiment website - website of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment - the famed Red Devils of the All-American Division in World War II. Covers history of the 508th from its formation through the D-Day invasion and three other major European campaigns and it's evolution into today's modern combat team environment. Link to pages on Post-War Occupation in Frankfurt.  
  508th Airborne Chapter, 82nd ABN Div Assn - the 508th Airbone Chapter is an association for former Red Devils who served with the 508th or any attached units.